Not sure about the ID!!
I have seen many a Cicada in my life, but I am not sure I have ever seen one so grand as yours. simply stunning.
@ Chun i think the id is spot on my friend , but i dont understand a word of what is written on that site.
thanks for the id chun!
Looks like the Polyneura cheni from China.
http://wenwen.soso.com/z/q213010055.htm
Might be very closely related.
This is one of my favorites of yours. Spring is coming here early and I can't wait to find my first insect and spider. I saw some Winter Stoneflies. They were the last insects I found and the first now.
Lat: 30.07, Long: 79.02
Spotted on Aug 14, 2011
Submitted on Jan 31, 2012