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Wart-biter Cricket

Decticus verrucivorus

Near Threatened

About

A large bush-cricket with mottled green and brown coloring. Males produce a loud sustained song to attract mates. Historically used in Sweden to bite off warts.

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Did You Know?

Swedish peasants historically let this cricket bite off their warts, giving it its common name.