Superb dog-day cicada

Tibicen superbus

Tibicen superbus is an American species of cicada.
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Appearance

This is the "greenest" member of the Genus Tibicen and characteristically distinct.
The abdomen and the outer margins of the wings are usually strongly yellowish-tan in color while the remainder of the insect is a bright lime green with reduced black patterning as compared with related species.
Size: 29 - 50 mm
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Habitat

T. superbus occupies several habitat types from forested to arid scrub. It is often associated with conifers; however, strong populations of this cicada can be found in areas where hardwoods are abundant.
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Food

Seems to be associated with a variety of trees; however, Oaks and Junipers (conifers) seem to be preferred.
Reported to be common among Junipers in OK & AR.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderHemiptera
FamilyCicadidae
GenusTibicen
SpeciesTibicen superbus