Giant Cicada unique oval frame A 3500-year old Egyptian fresco

A 3500-year old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest known illustration of this species

Hugh Newman as reminiscent of a girl who

perfect for both preservation and display

found in the Republic of Central Africa

It can be found in deciduous/mixed forests and woodlands

Giant Cicada unique oval frame A 3500-year old Egyptian frescoQuesada gigas, also known as the chichara grande, coyoyo, or coyuyo, is a widely distributed species of large cicada found throughout North, Central, and South America. As one of the two species in the Quesada genus, it holds the title of being the most geographically diverse cicada in the Western Hemisphere. Formerly known as Tympanoterpes giga, this species is paired with a background photo taken by Beth Watson at Catacombes de Paris in Paris,