Magicicada septendecim (L. 1758)
A large periodical cicada with broad
orange stripes on the underside of the abdomen, and with orange coloration on
the sides of the thorax behind each eye and in front of the forewings (not visible in the photographs). The calling song
phrases are said to resemble the word "Pharaoh." Scale is 1 cm long.
Magicicada septendecim songs:
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