Their mouthparts aren't capable of that. But "cicadas will defend themselves by flicking their wings, making their iconic ...

Brood XIV are the latest group of buzzing perennial cicadas to emerge this spring after nearly 17 years underground.

In Ocala National Forest, Florida, a cicada slowly unfurls its wings and expands its body after emerging from its exoskeleton. Photograph By Nicholas Conzone All periodical cicadas in a given year ...

A cicada is a large insect with long transparent wings that makes a loud, shrill droning noise. They spend most of their life underground, until they emerge, mate, reproduce and start the cycle ...

There are more than 3,000 species of cicadas, which are often between 2 to 5 centimeters with translucent wings, according to the Britannica encyclopedia. Despite their off-putting look and ...

Unlike the greenish-colored annual cicadas, periodical cicadas are known for their bold red eyes, black bodies and clear wings. They can be really noisy. Cicadas are among the world's loudest ...