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Insects
Cicada
Magicicada septendecim
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 17 years
- Weight
- 0.001-0.002 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Cicada (Magicicada septendecim) is a herbivore species found in Eastern North American forests. It typically lives 17 years, weighing around 0.001-0.002 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the cicada: Periodical cicadas emerge from underground exactly every 17 years.
Insects are the most numerous group of animals on Earth, making up over half of all known living species. Despite their small size, they play essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and the food chain.