Anthropogenic calling sites boost the sound amplitude of advertisement calls produced by a tropical cricket

• Published in: Animal behaviour Vol. 142; pp. 31 - 38
• Main Authors: Erregger, Bettina, Schmidt, Arne K.D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2018
• Subjects: acoustic signalling; active space; anthropogenic influence; display sites; increased song amplitude; mate attraction; minimum life span; singing site preference; active space; display sites; mate attraction; acoustic signalling; anthropogenic influence; increased song amplitude; singing site preference; minimum life span

Acoustic signals are widely used as sexual displays to attract mates. The choice of display site can strongly influence the male call characteristics and their attractiveness to females. Males can improve the conspicuousness of their signals by increasing sound amplitude and expanding their broadcas...