Actually rare, the brown-winged cicada
Graptopsaltria bimaculata
Hemiptera / Family: Cicadidae
- Total length
- 50-62 mm
- Range
- From Amami-Oshima to Okinawa Island and its surrounding islands
Cicadas produce sounds by vibrating their abdomen with tymbal muscles, amplifying the sound in its cavity. In the diorama, you can observe it buzzing energetically.
Its body ranges from black to reddish-brown. The wings are mostly brown with light green veins and are opaque, which is unusual for cicadas.
It repeats a call lasting 4 to 5 seconds, sounding like "giri-giri-giri-giii!" It can be found from early June to early November.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B1:Forest near the settlement
Most of the forests in Tokunoshima Island are secondary forests that were once cleared in the past. Especially near the settlements, there are forests that have become well-lit thanks to recent pruning. Remains of paths, charcoal kilns, and fields form a reminder of the relationship between people and nature. Such forests accessible from settlements are inhabited by many living creatures fond of the well-lit environment.
This B1:Forest near the settlement