dog-day cicada

[ dawg-dey, dog- ]

noun

1. any of several cicadas of the genus Tibicen, that have distinctive songs commonly heard during July and August.

Example Sentences

That’s the annual, or dog-day, cicada, which typically have green wings.

From New York Times

Around the city, you’re most likely hearing species including the dog-day cicada, the swamp or morning cicada in the early hours, and the Linne’s cicada before dusk, said Dan Mozgai, a cicada expert.

From New York Times