This thing is roughly two inches long and about a half-inch wide.
It's got a long straw-like mouth appendage tucked under the body. Not sure if it's for extracting nectar or blood.
Someone help me out?



Welcome to kingsnake.com's message board system. Here you may share and discuss information with others about your favorite reptile and amphibian related topics such as care and feeding, caging requirements, permits and licenses, and more. Launched in 1997, the kingsnake.com message board system is one of the oldest and largest systems on the internet.
This thing is roughly two inches long and about a half-inch wide.
It's got a long straw-like mouth appendage tucked under the body. Not sure if it's for extracting nectar or blood.
Someone help me out?



I should mention... This was found in southern Wisconsin, USA.
I've lived in this state all my life though and I've never come across this before.
The pictures are of a cicada. I'm not sure of the species, but it probably is Tibicen canicularis.
Link
Help, tips & resources quick links
Manage your user and advertising accounts
Advertising and services purchase quick links