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Trigonidium cicindeloides is a species of sword-tail cricket widespread in Africa, southern Europe, Asia, and Arabia. During mating season males make a sound created by vibrating the last two joints of their maxillary palpi. This is either to attract females for mating or to drive off other males.
The name "trig" comes from the subfamily name, Trigonidiinae, to which these insects belong.
Appearance:
Trigs are small insects with long antennae. They can vary in color, such as the striking red-and-black Handsome Trig or the brown Say's Trig.
Sensory Palps:
They have conspicuous, broadened palps, or mouthparts, that are constantly in motion, allowing them to "taste" their environment.
Trigs are often found in grasses, bushes, and foliage, particularly in fields, meadows, and other grassy areas.
