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Cassin's 13-Year Cicada

Magicicada tredecassini

Cassin's 13-Year Cicada is a special bug that only comes out every 13 years! They make a loud buzzing sound that can be heard in the summer. These cicadas are known for their unique life cycle and bright colors.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Cassin's 13-Year Cicada has a stout black body, striking reddish-orange eyes, and clear wings with prominent orange veins. Its underside often features orange markings on the abdomen, distinguishing it from other periodical cicadas by its specific visual patterns.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHemipteraFamilyCicadidaeGenusMagicicada
Cassin's 13-Year Cicada
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Cassin's 13-Year Cicada

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

1

Interesting facts

Adult cicadas don't eat solid food; they only sip watery tree sap for energy!

Cicadas have five eyes: two large compound eyes and three small simple eyes!

Their massive emergence is so synchronized, it's like nature's giant, noisy clock!

They have unique ear drums called tympana, used for hearing their species' songs clearly.

Special abilities

Ability

Time Travel Burrower

Cassin's 13-Year Cicada can live underground for 13 years as a nymph because of its unique life cycle.

Ability

Sonic Serenade

Cassin's 13-Year Cicada has special vibrating organs that help them create incredibly loud, buzzing songs.

Ability

Swarm Survival

Cassin's 13-Year Cicada can emerge in massive swarms, which helps them overwhelm predators with sheer numbers.

Ability

Tree Juice Sipper

Cassin's 13-Year Cicada has a strong proboscis that helps them drink sap directly from tree roots and branches.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
50-70 mm
Size
25-35 mm
Lifespan
4745 days
Flight Speed
12 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

These cicadas drink watery sap from tree roots as nymphs and from branches as adults.

Age differences: Nymphs drink sap from tree roots; adults drink sap from twigs and branches.

Primary Foods

  • Xylem sap
  • Tree roots
  • Tree branches

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Cicadas are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Cassin's 13-Year Cicada?

The easiest way to identify Cassin's 13-Year Cicada is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

What is Cassin's 13-Year Cicada's wingspan?

50-70 mm

How big is Cassin's 13-Year Cicada?

25-35 mm

How long does Cassin's 13-Year Cicada live?

4745 days

How fast can Cassin's 13-Year Cicada fly?

12 km/h

What does Cassin's 13-Year Cicada eat?

These cicadas drink watery sap from tree roots as nymphs and from branches as adults.

Where is Cassin's 13-Year Cicada usually found?

Forests

How many legs does Cassin's 13-Year Cicada have?

6

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