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Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa

Mole cricket

Description

The mole cricket Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa is an insect belonging to the family Gryllotalpidae, known for its subterranean lifestyle and burrowing behavior. While they primarily inhabit grasslands and agricultural fields, mole crickets can also cause damage to forest seedlings. Mole crickets can be destructive to forest seedlings by tunneling through the soil and feeding on the roots and stems. Their burrowing activity can dislodge or damage young roots, leading to stunted growth or even death of the seedlings. The feeding activity of mole crickets can weaken the plants, making them more susceptible to other stressors, diseases, and environmental conditions. The life cycle duration of mole crickets can vary depending on environmental conditions. In general, it takes 2 years for mole crickets to complete their life cycle from eggs to adults. Adults occurs from May to July. Sometimes even later in the season.

Symptom

Damaged roots. Missing even main and thick roots.

Tree Species: Beech, Oak, Different tree species, Poplar, Willow

Part of a plant- attacked: Roots

Pest significance: Very harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Last observations

There are a total of 1 observations of the species in the system

Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa Mole cricket
Jakub Repiský
Number of votes: 0
Published: 22.5.2023

Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa Mole cricket
Jakub Repiský
Number of votes: 0
Published: 22.5.2023

Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa Mole cricket
Jakub Repiský
Number of votes: 0
Published: 22.5.2023

Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa Mole cricket
Jakub Repiský
Number of votes: 0
Published: 22.5.2023