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Large Cicada - Megatibicen cultriformis
Copyright © 2008 Dave Beaudette

Large Cicada - Megatibicen cultriformis
Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA
September 2, 2008
Size: unknown

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Large Cicada - Megatibicen cultriformis Large Cicada - Megatibicen cultriformis
Contributed by Dave Beaudette on 2 September, 2008 - 7:45pm
Last updated 14 August, 2011 - 12:58pm

Moved
Moved from Tibicen.
… john and jane balaban, 30 September, 2008 - 8:37pm

Tibicen cultriformis
A common species in AZ. What does it sound like?
… Andy Hamilton, 26 September, 2008 - 7:41pm

 
Great to get an ID!!
This individual was not singing but gave a short, loud buzz when approached. Not familiar with this species and their songs yet.
… Dave Beaudette, 4 October, 2008 - 10:14pm

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