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Cicada - Tibicen dorsata - Tibicen pronotalis
Copyright © 2006 Loren & Babs Padelford

Cicada - Tibicen dorsata - Tibicen pronotalis
Bellevue, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
August 2, 2006
Size: approx. 1.5 inches
Photographed on our back deck. We have checked Bug Guide and other sources but have not found a good match. Any help appreciated.

Thanks,

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE

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Contributed by Loren & Babs Padelford on 2 August, 2006 - 7:46pm
Last updated 15 August, 2008 - 10:17pm

NOT T. Pronotalis
This would appear to be T. Pronotalis, but the white spots lining the abdomen indicate that it is Tibicen Dorsata, the Golden Cicada.
… Raven Wenner, 9 August, 2007 - 11:35pm login or register to post comments

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