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Cicada appears in May and June, and ends in August, with the highest in June and July, and can be caught in early to mid-July. Every night around eight o'clock, you can start catching at most. At this time, the cicada monkey will be on the branch, which is easy to catch. During the day, it will be hidden underground and difficult to find.
About half an hour after the rain is the peak of its appearance, so you can choose this time to catch it. After the mature larvae complete the whole life process of larval stage in the soil, they drill out of the ground from late May to August and crawl to branches of shrubs and stems of weeds. , and fixed on the bark and branches with claws and thorns of forelimbs, molting and feathering into adults.
Appearance characteristics of cicada:
Cicada's body is usually spindle-shaped, about 3 to 5 cm long. They have hard shells and present different kinds of exclusive colors and patterns. These colors may include green, brown, yellow and black, and some of them are bright blue or red.
Cicada has a small head with compound eyes and tentacles. Their compound eyes are large, usually bright red or dark, and their horizons are wide. Antenna is an important organ to perceive the surrounding environment.
Cicada's wings are one of its most obvious features. Adult cicadas have a pair of thin and transparent wings, which usually show slender lines and patterns, which help them fly in the air. These wings can make harsh sounds and play a role in mating and territorial struggle.
Cicada's lower body has six slender legs, which are suitable for climbing and jumping. They also usually have a long abdomen, which enables females to lay eggs and protect their larvae.