Habitat
Adults: terrestrial
Immatures: terrestrial

Feeding Habits
Adults: phytophagous
Immatures: phytophagous

North American
Species: 9 in Canada

Homoptera Cicadidae
Cicadas

Special Characteristics: Cicadas are recognized by their characteristic shape and large size. The antennae are very short and bristlelike.

Comments: These insects are famous for their very loud songs. The sound is produced by the males and each species has its own song. When handled or disturbed they also emit a disturbance squawk or protest sound. Some cicadas have a very long life cycle, with immatures spending several years underground feeding on the roots of trees.

Species:
Tibicen canicularis (Harr)

Common Name:
Dog-day cicada

Distribution:

Comments:
Adults appear each year in July and August. Eggs are linserted into the twigs of trees and shrubs. This can cause the terminal part of the twig to die. In years when adults are numerous, the egg laying can do a lot of damage to young trees.