Scaly Cricket
Pseudomogoplistes vicentae
Scaly Crickets are elusive and well camouflaged, often overlooked unless you carefully lift stones on shingle shores. They have tiny scales on their wings, giving them a distinctive βscalyβ look. On Lihou, these specialised crickets can appear in stony patches where the right mix of dry habitat and tidal reach creates a narrow zone for them to survive.
- Habitat: Typically found in shingle beaches, under stones, in crevices of sea walls, and occasionally in upper intertidal zones with coarse gravel or driftwood deposits.
- When to See: Mostly active at night; can be present year-round if conditions are suitable.
- Length: 8β12 mm in body length (not counting antennae)