(Gryllotalpidae) Insects of this family live in tunnels under the soil surface feeding on any plant parts they encounter while they roam. Therefore, they often cause serious damage to the roots of cultivated crops whether by feeding or by agitating the soil around them and causing the plants to wilt. Their colours are brownish or light brownish. They are characterized by their forelegs that are mutated to drill and their back legs that are suitable for jumping. Their forewing is short and thick and the rear wing is membranous and long.
