Cicadatra icari, commonly known as Icarus cicada, is a species of cicada found in Greece, specifically on the islands of Ikaria and Samos.
Etymology The species name "icari" comes from Icarus.
Size Measurements taken from apex of crown to tegmina tips in resting position:
Body length: Male: 29–31 mm ; Female: 29 mm Forewing: Length: Male: 24–25 mm ; Female: 24 mm Width: Male: 10–11 mm ; Female: 11 mm Head width: Male: 6–7 mm ; Female: 7 mm Mesonotum width: Male: 7–8 mm ; Female: 24 mm
Distribution Cicadatra icari is endemic to Greece, specifically on the islands of Ikaria and Samos.
Acoustic behaviour
Frequency range: 5–17 kHz (dominant band) Primary peak: Maximum energy at 9.4 kHz Secondary peak: Significant energy concentration near 7 kHz
The echeme song occupies a similar spectral range (5–17 kHz) but shows that shifted energy peak to approximately 8.5 kHz and broadband frequency characteristics maintain.
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