Cicada (Plastic Toy Model)
Scientific Name: Magicicada (Genus typically represented)
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cicadidae
Size: 2 to 5 cm (0.75 to 2 inches) depending on the species
Natural Habitat
Typically found on trees and shrubs in deciduous forests across North America
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous; nymphs drink root xylem sap underground, while adults suck fluid from tree branches
Behavior Patterns
Notable for their periodic emergence (every 13 or 17 years) and the loud buzzing mating calls produced by males using tymbals
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans; they benefit the ecosystem by aerating soil and serving as a massive food source for predators
Identified on: 4/11/2026