Cicala (Noun)
Meaning
Stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The loud songs of the cicala filled the summer air as they perched on tree branches.
- A large cicala with striking green wings caught the eye of the entomologist during the field study.
- Cicalas are often found near water sources, as females lay their eggs in moist soil near aquatic habitats.
- Male cicalas vibrate their drum-like organs repeatedly to create the distinctive humming sound heard in late summer evenings.
- During mating season, male cicalas will fiercely compete to produce the loudest calls, attracting more females to their location.