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Japanese Bell Cricket

Meloimorpha japonica

Not Evaluated

About

A small brown cricket revered in Japanese culture for its beautiful tinkling bell-like song. It has been bred and sold as a singing pet for over a thousand years.

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Did You Know?

Emperor-era Japanese nobles held "insect listening" parties specifically to enjoy this cricket's song.