Hindwings large and transparent covered by short hyaline elytra . Hibernating forms become active in the spring and form tunnels some close to the soil surface, others at considerable depths. Oviposition and breeding chambers are also built, from which the summer generation originates. L ife Cycle Females excavate a nest chamber at a depth of 30-40 cm. They hatch 20 days later.
Nymphs pass through two moults .
In October they excavate their own tunnels and hibernate. Mole crickets prefer light, fresh soils with high organic matter content where food is available and tunnels can be excavated easily. Occasionally, mole crickets wander above ground causing then extensive damage in plant beds.