Family GRYLLACRIDIDAE
Introduction
The family is characterised by a variety of peculiar behaviours, unusual morphological characters and a tolerance of a wide range of habitats. All known species produce silk from their mouthparts which is used to reinforce burrows or tie leaves together. They have unique methods of returning to their burrows or shelters. The group was reviewed by Hale and Rentz (2000).
General References
Hale, R.J.& Rentz, D.C.F. 2001. 6 The Gryllacrididae: An overview of the world fauna with emphasis on Australian examples. In, Field, L. (ed.). The Biology of Wetas, King Crickets and their Allies. Oxon, UK : CABI Publishing
Rentz, D.C.F. & John, B. 1990. Studies in Australian Gryllacrididae: Taxonomy, biology, ecology and cytology. Invertebrate Taxonomy 3(8): 1053-1210