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Kikihia (clapping cicada)

Amphipsalta cingulata

Description:

Amphipsalta cingulata, is one if the most common species of cicada in New Zealand where it is endemic and found in most areas...This one was spotted in Waimangu, Rotorua NZ.

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Clapping Cicada
Amphipsalta cingulata


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1 Comment

triggsturner
triggsturner 9 years ago

Hi, Looking at your image which is great. I am wondering if this is not a Clapping Cicada due to its shorter wings and olive colouring on the head and thorax?

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Spotted on Jan 10, 2010
Submitted on Oct 14, 2012

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