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Northern Dusk Singing Cicada (Megatibicen grossus)
Photo#89325
Copyright © 2006
Paul Krombholz
T. auletes -
Megatibicen grossus
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Madison, Madison County, Mississippi, USA
July 12, 2006
Size: 6.8 cm.
Picture taken about 1 day after molt to adulthood. This is the species that has the loud, deep 'Dir-dir-dirr-dirrrr-dirrrrrrrrr' song.
Contributed by
Paul Krombholz
on 3 December, 2006 - 9:05am