Cicada

Description:

The adults of Cicada orni reach approximately 25 mm in length, with a wingspan of about 70 mm. The cryptic coloration of the body varies from brown to gray. The abdomen has reddish segments and a silky pubescence. The head shows large and prominent eyes far apart on the sides, three small eyes (ocelli) located on the top, very short antennae and a long proboscis used for feeding on sap. The membranous front wings are transparent, with well-drawn veins and several characteristic black spots.

Habitat:

Spotted on the beech tree in NP Paklenica