Russell said that the male cicadas of either variety form choruses and vibrate a membrane on their abdomens to make the loud buzzing that is the signature sound of the insects. "They sing their little hearts out ... hoping to attract a female," Russell said. "They...
These cicadas have been subterranean for 17 years, tunneling and feeding beneath the soil. When they are back above ground, finding a mate will be, understandably, a top priority. Theloud, buzzing dronecicadas make is actually a mating song emitted by male insects, flexing a drumlike organ c...
These cicadas have been subterranean for 17 years, tunneling and feeding beneath the soil. When they are back above ground, finding a mate will be, understandably, a top priority. Theloud, buzzing dronecicadas make is actually a mating song emitted by male insects, flexing a drumlike organ c...