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Cosmopsaltria papuensis is a cicada endemic to Papua New Guinea. There are many species of Cicada in New Guinea but only four of them are eaten as a delicacy. C. papuensis is one of them, and has a local name of 'Dui helme'.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Feb 10, 2024. Captured Oct 19, 2023 20:15 in WV6X+FQ Minggre, Arfak Mountains Regency, West Papua, Indonesia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm