Why do crickets creak?
Male crickets make sounds by rubbing their leathery forewings, i.e. the file-like serrations on the edges of the wings rub against a sharp edge (scraper). This is called "stridulation" and is used to attract female crickets as mates. When this sound is made, the cricket's wings are raised.
What is the sound of a cricket called?
Males chirp by rubbing the edges of their forewings to call females. This rubbing is called stridulation. Various types of cricket calls are found in the repertoire of some species. The call song attracts females and repels other males and is quite loud.









