>>Katherine J Wu, The New York times
Published: 16 Dec 2020 11:41 AM BdST
Updated: 16 Dec 2020 11:41 AM BdST
A photo provided by Rittik Deb shows an Oecanthus henryi, a type of cricket, that uses leaves to amplify its calls to attract mates, a practice called “baffling.” The New York Times
For better or for worse, female tree crickets tend to prioritise two traits in their mates: loudness and size. The louder the boy cricket, the more likely a lady is to be wooed by his serenade. The larger he is when she finds him, the more time she will stay locked in a sexual tryst — in some cases, up to an hour of rollicking, sperm-shuttling fun.