Insect
Superb Dog-day Cicada
Neotibicen superbusAlso known as Superb Cicada
Superb Dog-day Cicadas are large green insects with clear wings and unusually little black patterning for their genus. Adult males produce a rising buzz from trees during warm weather, while the cryptic body blends with leaves and bark.
cicadatree canopysummer song
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyNymphs draw fluids from tree roots; adults take dilute fluids from woody plants
Predators
- birds
- small mammals
- predatory insects
ThreatsTree removal, soil excavation, pesticides, drought, and loss of mature root systems
HabitatsOpen woodland, savanna, parks, tree-lined fields, and mature planted landscapes
Life spanNymphs develop underground for several years; adults generally live for a few weeks
Classification
- OrderHemiptera
- FamilyCicadidae
- GenusNeotibicen
- SpeciesNeotibicen superbus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Cicadas neither sting nor seek contact; let perched adults remain on the tree.
Responsible observation
- Listen: A soft buzz that swells toward a crescendo can locate a calling male.
- Identify: Look for extensive leaf-green color with reduced black markings and clear wings.
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