Cicada

Natural Habitat

Found globally in temperate and tropical habitats, typically on trees and shrubs where they spend their underground nymphal stage and adult lives

Diet & Feeding

Nymphs feed on sap from tree roots; adults feed on plant fluids and xylem sap

Behavior Patterns

Known for the loud buzzing or clicking sounds produced by males. Most species have multi-year life cycles; nymphs live underground for years before emerging to molt into adults for a brief period of mating

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans; they do not bite or sting. Benefit ecosystems by providing a massive food source for predators and aerating the soil during emergence

Identified on: 6/24/2026