Cicada

Trees, shrubs, and woodlands; adults often rest on trunks, foliage, buildings, or screens. Nymphs live underground and feed on plant roots.

Adults mainly drink xylem sap from twigs, while nymphs suck xylem fluid from roots using piercing-sucking mouthparts.

Adults emerge seasonally, call to attract mates, and reproduce briefly before dying. Nymphs may remain underground for several years, then molt into winged adults.

Harmless to people and pets; they do not sting or bite defensively. Nymph feeding can stress young trees, but cicadas provide substantial prey and nutrient inputs to ecosystems.