16,830 observationsNear Threatened
Pharaoh Cicada
Magicicada septendecim
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Hemiptera βΊFamily: Cicadidae βΊGenus: Magicicada
About
Magicicada septendecim, sometimes called the Pharaoh cicada or the 17 year locust, is native to Canada and the United States and is the largest and most northern species of periodical cicada with a 17-year life cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pharaoh Cicada is Magicicada septendecim.
- Pharaoh Cicada belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Pharaoh Cicada belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Pharaoh Cicada belongs to the class Insecta.
- Pharaoh Cicada belongs to the order Hemiptera.
- Pharaoh Cicada belongs to the family Cicadidae.
- Pharaoh Cicada belongs to the genus Magicicada.