The Cicada (Si-Kay-Dah) is a very interesting insect it only comes out every 13 to 17 years they swarm in their millions in tropical climates they are related to Spittlebugs or Froghoppers Appalachian Mountains in the united states they are known as ‘Dry Flies’ because of the dry shells they leave behind.

The Cicada they do not bite or sting and are a delicate snack and the females taste better because they are meatier.
The shells of the Cicadas are employed in china to make Traditional Medicines.

Fun Facts
To Break the Scientific stuffs like about their scientific name here are some Interesting and Fun Facts:

Male Cicada’s have their own sound system and in the insect kingdom they are the loudest

Male Cicada’s have their own sound System.

Males Cicada’s song can carry for up to a mile.

A Female Cicada can lay up to 400 – 600 eggs.

Cicada spend 13 – 17 years as nymphs underground.