Cicadatra icari

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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