Meimuna oshimensis
Hemiptera / Family: Cicadidae
- Total length
- 50-56 mm
- Range
- From Amami-Oshima to Okinawa Island and its surrounding islands
After the introductory sounds of "Juu-Jii-Waa, Jii-Waa...", it produces a high-pitched "Kan, Kan, Kan..." reminiscent of a bell. In the diorama, it appears to be singing energetically.
Among the Japanese species of the genus Meimuna, this cicada is the largest. Female cicadas have a long, protruding tube-like structure used for laying eggs. Dark markings are commonly seen on its forewings.
Adults appear from late June to late November, with a peak from mid-September to late October. Compared to M. kuroiwae, which shares much of its range, this species is more commonly found in forested areas.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B2:Deep forest
As time passes from the felling of trees, trees in the forest will grow taller and thicker. Tall trees like Castanopsis, a representative tree of forests in Tokunoshima Island, form the forest canopy. Different layers of plants are formed beneath it, including medium-to-small trees and bottom weeds, and the forest floor becomes gradually darker. Through such a process, the forest will become deeper, supporting the fauna of Tokunoshima Island.
This B2:Deep forest