Definition

1. Noun:
   • Mole cricket: A type of insect (family Gryllotalpidae) that is known for its cylindrical, brown body, powerful shovel-like forelegs adapted for digging, and its subterranean lifestyle, where it can damage plant roots.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Dế dũi đào hang dưới đất. (Mole crickets dig tunnels underground.)
  • Những con dế dũi thường ăn rễ cây. (Mole crickets often eat plant roots.)
  • Người làm vườn phải tìm cách diệt dế dũi để bảo vệ rau. (Gardeners must find ways to eliminate mole crickets to protect vegetables.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "dế dũi" is used specifically in zoology and agriculture to refer to this particular pest insect. It is less common in general conversation than the simple word "dế" (cricket).

Variants and Related Words

• Dế (n): cricket. A more general term for insects in the family , which are known for chirping and are often above ground.
• Côn trùng (n): insect.

Synonyms

• Mole cricket: The direct and most accurate English translation.
• Ground cricket: A less specific but sometimes used term.

Notes on Meaning

• The reference to the French "grillon" (cricket) in some dictionaries is a general approximation. "Dế dũi" specifically denotes the mole cricket, not the common chirping cricket ("dế" or "dế mèn"). The key distinguishing features are its digging forelegs and subterranean habitat.

1. Mole-Cricket