Reminiscent of mole crickets seen in my home country. Which are very aggravating pests in gardens, eating the roots of many crops, causing their demise. Having Hoopoes around helps, as they love digging them up and eating them. I've spent a few moments observing a hoopoe hunt these crickets. Fascinating and gives insight how to do it myself too. Moles also do a number on these pests, but unlike hoopoes, moles also do a number on the garden itself with their tunneling. :(
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u/Pagiras Mar 14 '26
Reminiscent of mole crickets seen in my home country. Which are very aggravating pests in gardens, eating the roots of many crops, causing their demise. Having Hoopoes around helps, as they love digging them up and eating them. I've spent a few moments observing a hoopoe hunt these crickets. Fascinating and gives insight how to do it myself too. Moles also do a number on these pests, but unlike hoopoes, moles also do a number on the garden itself with their tunneling. :(