Annual Cicada (Dog-day Cicada)

Deciduous forests, woodlands, and urban areas with plenty of trees.

Nymphs feed on sap from tree roots underground; adults drink plant fluids (xylem) from twigs and branches.

Known for the loud buzzing or 'song' produced by males to attract mates. They spend years underground as nymphs before emerging to molt into adults for a brief summer mating season.

Generally harmless to humans and do not bite or sting. They provide a significant food source for birds and other wildlife, and their emergence helps aerate the soil.