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Cicadas: Facts, Lifecycle, Sounds

All you need to know about these insects that sing

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated December 26, 2024

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated December 26, 2024

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All you need to know about these insects that sing

How do cicadas make sound?

By flexing their tymbals (drum-like) organs.

Are cicadas found in India?

Yes

How long do cicadas live?

Usually 13 or 17 years

About the Authors

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.

Published Dec 26, 2024