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The medicinal uses of cicada include treatment of fever and associated seizures; skin rashes ; and such eye disorders as conjunctivitis, cataracts , and blurred vision.

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What is cicada's drumming membrane called?

The cicada's drumming membrane is called the "tymbal." This specialized structure is located on the abdomen of male cicadas and is used to produce their characteristic loud mating calls. When the cicada contracts muscles attached to the tymbals, they buckle in and out rapidly, creating sound waves. This unique mechanism allows cicadas to generate their distinct sounds effectively.


What are cicada's body parts?

A cicada's body consists of three main parts: head, thorax, and abdomen. The head contains its compound eyes, antennae, and mouthparts. The thorax is where the legs and wings are attached, allowing the cicada to move and fly. The abdomen is where the digestive and reproductive organs are located.


Where are cicada killers located?

Africa, America (Caribbean, Central, North), Asia, Australia, and Europe are where cicada killers are located. The insects in question (Sphecius spp) share cicada-killing and ground-dwelling with their equivalents in South America, Liogorytes spp.


Is cicada autotrophic?

Yes, cicadas are heterotrophic organisms, meaning they rely on consuming organic matter for energy. They feed on plant sap using their specialized mouthparts.


What kind of plant sap do cicada eat?

Cicada actually suck the sap of plants not eat it. They are partial to a number of plants and not one soecific host. Plant sap is plant sap, basically insects feed off of it because it is high in Nitrogen - normall at the growing points of the plant where the concentrations of nitrogen are at their highest