County, Features Crickets! by Special to the Herald Times on June 7, 2023 Special to the Herald Times Author More in County: Rio Happenings: Aug. 23-29, 2026 September 3, 2026 Free Frontier Fest celebrates Western heritage Sept. 11 September 2, 2026 Library appointment delayed to Sept. 15 September 2, 2026 This year’s crop of anabrus simplex (also known as shield-backed katydids or Mormon crickets) are in their “dark phase” – migrating in bands. They’ve been seen crossing Hwy. 64 and 40 in the last few weeks. Chance Walker Photo/Video