2024年9月29日 · These wings, often translucent with intricate vein patterns, contribute to cicadas’ survival in diverse ecosystems. This article explores the environmental niche of cicada wings, examining their structure, function, adaptations, and their significance within ecosystems.

2020年9月1日 · New research investigates substances coating cicada wings layer by layer, revealing a complex interplay between topography and chemistry. Researchers analyzed two cicada species that each have a...

2020年4月25日 · While researchers have dissected the physical characteristics that likely contribute to such traits, a new study reveals that the chemical compounds that coat cicada wings also contribute to their ability to repel water and kill microbes.

2020年4月14日 · While researchers have dissected the physical characteristics that likely contribute to such traits, a new study reveals that the chemical compounds that coat cicada wings also contribute to...

Cicadas have prominent eyes set wide apart, short antennae, and membranous front wings. They have an exceptionally loud song, produced in most species by the rapid buckling and unbuckling of drum-like tymbals.

2021年8月24日 · Cicada wings’ intricate nanostructure helps them shed water, dirt, and bacteria and reflects light to avoid detection by predators.

2023年8月1日 · Cicada wings can kill and remove bacteria, and now researchers have used simulations to study the functions of blunt spikes on their surface, with some surprising findings. Understanding this natural process could solve a significant healthcare challenge.

2021年4月8日 · Recent science shows that tiny structures on cicada wings kill bacteria, which could give us another way to fight germs that kill millions of people each year.

2020年4月14日 · While researchers have dissected the physical characteristics that likely contribute to such traits, a new study reveals that the chemical compounds that coat cicada wings also contribute to...

The chorus cicada, Amphipsalta zelandica, is the most common species of cicada in New Zealand, where it is endemic and found in most areas. They typically live in forests and areas with open bush, where their left-over nymph skins can be seen on tree trunks and branches during the summer months.