The "song" is produced only by the male as it scrapes a toothed vein on its left forewing across the thickened edge of the right forewing. It sings in bursts, hoping to attract females and communicate its presence to rival males.

Bush crickets make good food for ground-feeding birds and small rodents, but their camouflage and secretive habits help most to survive and reproduce. All are found in thick vegetation, and most are green to match their surroundings. They can escape danger by leaping a few feet.