Large Brown Cicada

About Large Brown Cicada

A common Japanese cicada known as 'aburazemi' with opaque brownish wings, unusual among cicadas. It produces an oil-sizzling sound that fills urban and forested areas in summer.

How to Identify Large Brown Cicada

Large Brown Cicada (Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata) belongs to the order Hemiptera, family Cicadidae. Adults typically measure 35-40 mm.

Large Brown Cicada Habitat

Large Brown Cicada is found in forests habitats, particularly across Japan, Eastern China, Korea. This species has adapted to thrive in its preferred environment, where it can find suitable food sources and shelter.

Large Brown Cicada Diet and Feeding

Large Brown Cicada feeds on plant sap by piercing stems and leaves with specialised mouthparts. Sap feeders extract nutrients directly from the plant's vascular system.

Where Is Large Brown Cicada Found?

Large Brown Cicada can be found in Japan, Eastern China, Korea, where it inhabits forests environments. Its distribution is influenced by climate, food availability, and habitat suitability.

Is Large Brown Cicada Dangerous?

Large Brown Cicada is generally harmless to humans. It does not bite or sting and poses no significant health risk. Like most insects, it prefers to avoid human contact and will typically flee rather than confront a perceived threat.

Large Brown Cicada Role in Nature

Large Brown Cicada is part of the food web as a primary consumer, feeding on plant material. It serves as an important food source for birds, bats, amphibians, and other insectivores, connecting plant energy to higher trophic levels.

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