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Japanese Pine Cricket

Xenogryllus marmoratus

About

Known as 'matsumushi' in Japanese, this cricket produces a distinctive high-pitched chirp. Along with the bell cricket, it is one of the most beloved singing insects in Japanese tradition.

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Did You Know?

The matsumushi appears in one of Japan's most famous children's songs, 'Mushi no Koe' (Voice of the Insects), celebrating autumn singing insects.