The superfamily is divided into two families, the Tettigarctidae, with two species in Australia, and the Cicadidae, with more than 3,000 species described from around the world; many species remain …

Try these websites about the cicadas of North America, or these blog posts about the United States and Canada. Click the images for larger versions, the species name, and the name of the photographer.

This article provides an overview of the different types of cicadas, their habitats, behaviors, lifestyles, and diets to enhance our appreciation of these insects.

Sep 18, 2025 · With lifecycles ranging from a few years to over a decade, cicadas display remarkable diversity across regions. This guide introduces 25 different cicada species, detailing their …

Jun 28, 2025 · In this guide, we’ll explore 15 different types of cicadas—focusing on their identification, habitat, behavior, and more—so you can better recognize them in the wild.

May 7, 2025 · Each type has its own look, sound, and behavior. In this article, you’ll discover 25 common cicada species, how to identify them, and where they’re found—from North America to Asia …

Dec 10, 2025 · Annual cicadas include the dog-day cicadas (genus Neotibicen), scrub cicadas (genus Diceroprocta), several species of the genus Neocicada, and members of the genus Okanagana.

Dec 19, 2025 · Over 3,000 species of cicadas are distributed on every continent except Antarctica, with the highest diversity found in the tropics. These insects follow a hemimetabolous pattern of …

May 10, 2011 · More than 3,000 species fall into roughly two categories. Annual cicadas appear every year, while periodical cicadas spend most of their lives underground, emerging once every decade or …

Jul 22, 2021 · Species within Magicicada are just a few of over 3000 species of cicada that live across the world. Most of these cicada species have life cycles between 2-5 years, which is much less than …