Annual Cicada (often called Dog-day Cicada)

Woodlands, gardens, and urban areas with deciduous trees across North America

Nymphs feed on sap from tree roots underground; adults feed on xylem sap from tree twigs and branches

Notable for the loud buzzing song produced by males to attract mates. They have a multi-year life cycle (typically 2-5 years) but appear every summer because some individuals reach maturity each year

Generally harmless to humans; they do not bite or sting. They provide a high-protein food source for birds and mammals, and their emergence helps aerate the soil and recycle nutrients