Say's Cicada is a medium-sized cicada of boreal pine and spruce forests, with orange-and-black banding on the abdomen that gives it a striking appearance. Its song is a series of short buzzes rather than the continuous drone of dog-day cicadas. It is an early summer species in the North and is often associated with jack pine barrens.
Habitat
Pine and spruce forests of the northern US and Canada
Diet
Nymphs: tree root sap. Adults: plant xylem fluids
How common
Uncommon
Recent Say's Cicada sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spot a Say's Cicada? Identify it instantly.
Point Huck at any plant or animal and get an instant ID, rarity, and field notes — building your personal nature collection as you go.
Get Huck — free