Common Trig

Trigonidium cicindeloides · Order: Orthoptera · Family: Trigonidiidae

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Common Trig
Photo: Assianir, CC BY-SA

These insects have markings that either attract females for mating or deter other males. They are found widely across Africa, southern Europe, Asia, and Arabia, and are most active during the mating season.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it lives

They live throughout Africa, southern Europe, Asia, and Arabia.

Source: Wikipedia

When you see it

They are most noticeable during the mating season.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

Their range includes Africa, southern Europe, Asia, and Arabia.

Source: Wikipedia

More photos

Common Trig photo 3
Photo: Marino Linić, CC BY-SA
Common Trig photo 4
Photo: Judy Gallagher, CC BY 2.0
Common Trig photo 5
Photo: Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA
Common Trig photo 6
Photo: Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA

Questions people ask

Why do they have marks?

The marks help attract females for mating or keep other males away.

Source: Wikipedia

When are they most active?

They are most active during the mating season.

Source: Wikipedia

Where are they found?

They occur widely in Africa, southern Europe, Asia, and Arabia.

Source: Wikipedia

Same family (Trigonidiidae)

Red-headed Bush CricketRed-headed Bush CricketPhyllopalpus pulchellusWood CricketWood CricketNemobius sylvestrisColumbian TrigColumbian TrigCyrtoxipha columbiana

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigonidium_cicindeloides

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Text written 2026-10-23 from the sources above and checked sentence by sentence against them. Data fetched 2026-10-22.

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