Ash Cicada

Cicada orni

The Ash Cicada is a buzzing insect that loves warm weather. They are known for their loud songs that fill the air during summer days, making them a fun part of nature.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Ash Cicada has a stout, dark body, typically black or dark brown, with striking yellowish or light brown markings, especially on its wings. Its large, reddish-orange compound eyes are prominent, contrasting with its mottled camouflage patterns that help it blend into tree bark.

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Ash Cicada

Categoría

Insectos

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

Cicadas have 'ears' on their belly, called tympana, not on their head!

Only male Ash Cicadas sing; the females are silent, listening for a mate.

They drink tree sap using a long, straw-like mouthpart called a proboscis.

When a cicada nymph grows, it sheds its entire skin, leaving behind an empty shell!

Habilidades especiales

Ash Cicadas can produce an incredibly loud song by vibrating special membranes, which helps them attract mates from far away.

Ash Cicada nymphs can live underground for years, feeding on tree root sap, which protects them from predators and provides a steady food source.

Ash Cicadas have mottled brown and green patterns on their bodies and wings that help them disappear against tree bark, making them hard to spot.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura: 56-70 mm
Tamaño: 28-35 mm
Esperanza de vida: 20-40 días
Velocidad de vuelo: 12 km/h
Cantidad de patas: 6

Dieta y alimentación

Ash Cicadas drink sap from trees using their special straw-like mouthparts.

Diferencias por edad: Nymphs also feed on sap from tree roots underground.

Alimentos principales

Ash tree sap
Olive tree sap
Pine tree sap

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

depends on

European Ash

Fraxinus excelsior

Main food source for both nymphs and adults.

depends on

Olive Tree

Olea europaea

Another common tree species Ash Cicadas feed on.

eaten by

Eurasian Magpie

Pica pica

Birds often prey on adult cicadas.

hunts

European Hornet

Vespa crabro

Large hornets can prey on adult cicadas.

Rasgos

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Canto

Los animales cantores producen vocalizaciones complejas, a menudo con el propósito de atraer parejas, defender el territorio o comunicarse dentro de su especie.