Signalling via substrate vibration represents one of the most ubiquitous and ancient modes
of insect communication. In crickets (Grylloidea) and other taxa of tympanate Ensifera,
production and detection of acoustic and vibrational signals are closely linked functionally
and evolutionarily. Male stridulation produces both acoustic and vibrational signal
components, the joint perception of which improves song recognition and female orientation
towards the signaller. In addition to stridulation, vibrational signalling mainly through body …