Wikijunior:Bugs/Cicada
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[edit] What does it look like?
There are over 200 different species of Cicadas and all of them look different with many assorted colors. They all share a few characteristics however; they have stout bodies, and two wings, although the wing sizes vary greatly based on species from about 2.5 centimeters to 15 centimeters. Adult Cicadas have three pairs of legs. They have large compound eyes at the side of there heads, and two antenna or feelers at the top of their heads.
[edit] Where does it live?
Adult Cicadas live in trees.
[edit] What does it eat?
Adult Cicadas don't really eat much at all they drink fluids to keep hydrated, but as for solid food it's not in their diet considering they really only live for about one week.
[edit] How does it defend itself?
One of the funny things about Cicadas is their inability to defend themselves, this is why they are such easy targets for birds because they have no natural defense mechanisms.
[edit] What stages of metamorphosis does it go through?
[edit] What special behavior does it exhibit?
[edit] How does this bug affect people?
Cicada's can chirp so loudly that you can hear it from half a mile away.
