Cicada: Explore different types of cicadas

Explore different types of cicadas, from the Periodical Cicada to the Cherrynose Cicada . Understand their unique characteristics, natural habitats, intriguing behaviors, and dietary preferences. Learn about the diversity of these melodious insects and discover the attributes that define each species. Nearly all cicada species are annual cicadas with the exception of the few North American periodical cicada species, genus Magicicada, which in a given region emerge en masse every 13 or 17 years. Cicadas have prominent eyes set wide apart, short antennae, and membranous front wings. The common, or ash, cicada ( Cicada orni) is one of the most familiar species in Europe. The New Forest cicada (Cicadetta montana) is the only cicada native to the United Kingdom, where it is considered an endangered species. The largest cicadas in the world are found in Asia. Welcome to the Cicadas of India website! This is an online peer-reviewed resource designed to disseminate comprehensive information on various aspects of the biology of Indian Cicadas, encourage their observation to study their natural history and ecology, gather population and distributional data in a centralized database, and spread awareness about their conservation. It is a model of 'citizen science', where ordinary citizens participate in gathering scientific data and building this free ...