Stenopelmatus talpa, commonly known as the mole cricket, is an insect species belonging to the family Gryllotalpidae. It is characterized by its mole-like appearance, with a stout body, shovel-shaped forelimbs, and large eyes. Mole crickets are primarily subterranean, burrowing through soil and feeding on plant roots, making them a pest in agricultural fields. They are known for their distinctive chirping sound, produced by rubbing their wings together.