Weird, But True!

We encourage every one of our customers to learn about crickets. We have found that knowledge, facts and history break down preconceived notions, stereotypes disappear and the desire to taste crickets is strengthened. Male crickets are chivalrous and very brave. So take the challenge and get to know them better!

THE SYMBOL OF GOOD LUCK

In China, crickets are considered a traditional symbol of good luck. During the imperial era, crickets were popular pets of nobles and commoners alike. They were often kept in bamboo or even golden cages. In Brazil, some species of cricket are considered to be signs of hope or coming wealth.

DELICACY

Crickets are considered a delicacy in many parts of the world. They are prepared in a variety of ways. In Thailand, fried crickets are usually served with beer. One of the most popular snacks in the country is Jing Leed, a fried cricket flavoured with sauce and pepper.

CRICKETS’ EARS ON THEM FEET!

Crickets can hear each other through a special hearing organ located on their front legs.

HAVE EXCELLENT EYESIGHT

Crickets have compound eyes and excellent eyesight. These eyes allow them to see in different directions without turning their heads from side to side.

CRICKET ANTENNAS

The crickets have a pair of long antennas. These are the sensors used to find food. They also help detect approaching danger.

COLOURS 

Crickets can be black, brown, pastel green (like Oecanthus fultoni) or even red (like Phyllopalpus pulchellus). Patterned crickets (such as Nisitrus saussure) can be found in the tropics. Our species, Acheta domesticus, which is cultivated for human consumption, is brownish in colour. An adult cricket weighs up to 1 gram and is no bigger than a paperclip.

FAMILIES

One of the cricket groups is the mole cricket (Gryllotalpa brachyptera). This species is adapted to underground life. They have a cylindrical body and long claws for digging in the ground. To attract friends, they organise rock concerts by digging horn-shaped caves and turning their homes into amplifiers, where the music is particularly loud.

WEATHER FORECAST – BY CRICKETS

Crickets chirp more intensely when it is hot outside. Listening to the crickets can give you an idea of the temperature outside that day. A special formula has been developed to calculate this: ℉ = x / 4 + 40 (x is the number of chirps per minute).

BATTLES OF CRICKETS

In China, cricket fighting is a thousand-year-old pastime. Although popularity has declined in recent years, the breeding and sale of fighting crickets is still a lucrative business. The annual National Cricket Fighting Championships attract fans from all over China. Crickets rarely hurt each other in combat. The winner is determined when one of the crickets stops fighting and tries to escape. The best and most talented crickets are priced at USD 1600.