Who among us hasn't heard the persistent hum
of a Giant Cicada on a warm summer afternoon sometime
in their life? Most everyone knows the sound and
far less know the source, but few take time
to see the noisy little buzzer who simply insists
on being heard. The buzzing sound of a Cicada
is produced by a pair of drum skin-like organs
on the base of their abdomen. When they vibrate
these at a high speed it is usually the male cicada
calling for a mate, which can most often be heard
between mid-July and mid-September. This particular
Cicada is truly one of the most remarkable of the
locust family because of its giant size and interesting
colors. Every Giant Cicada comes well preserved
and framed in a see through glass picture frame
and makes a great educational tool and will compliment
any insect collection.
