why do crickets have a big long stinger looking thinkg sticking out of their butt?

Answer 1

Sexing crickets is simplicity itself. Basically a female cricket needs a way to stick hundreds of eggs under the soil. This is accomplished through a long hardened tube attached to the end of her abdomen. This often looks like a stinger of sorts but of course isn't

Answer 2

Mad_Anthony has the answer.

Answer 3

they are the females,