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Milky Cicada

Ayuthia spectabile

A species of Ayuthia

Ayuthia spectabile, commonly known as the milky cicada or white ghost cicada, is a cicada species found in Southeast Asia. The species has been reported from It was described by William Lucas Distant in 1919.

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Attributes of Milky Cicada
Colors
Brown
Black
Green
White
Cyan
Habitat
field; trunk
Adult Food Sources
Sap from tree branches, xylem fluid from deciduous trees, tree fluids from tender twigs
Larva Food Source
Sap of roots, xylem from plants, root fluids from deciduous trees
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
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Predators of Milky Cicada Larvae
Ants, wasps, ground beetles, spiders
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Predators of Adult Milky Cicada
Birds, bats, spiders, mantises, wasps
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Interesting Facts About Milky Cicada
Milky Cicada can rapidly cool their body temperature by excreting water, which evaporates on their wing surfaces.
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Scientific Classification of Milky Cicada
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How Can You Attract Milky Cicada
No specific trap food is used for locating milky Cicada, as they are not typically attracted to bait. Instead, researchers and enthusiasts rely on recognizing the distinctive sounds milky Cicada make or spotting them in their natural habitat during the appropriate season.
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Habitat Preferences of Milky Cicada Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of milky Cicada are typically deposited in the slits of tree branches. Nymphs, once hatched, drop to the ground where they burrow and live underground, sucking on roots for sustenance. If searching for nymphs, one should carefully excavate the surrounding soil of host trees, being cautious not to harm the delicate juveniles. Adult milky Cicada ascend to the tree canopy or nearby vegetation post-emergence. To observe adults, one can look upon the trees where the male's distinct mating calls are most audible, often during the daytime in their active season.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Milky Cicada
The most suitable time to find adult milky Cicada is during their brief but prominent mating period, which typically occurs in the summer months. Juvenile stages can be found underground for most of the year.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Milky Cicada
Adult milky Cicada are more active and easier to find in warm weather, when the temperature is conducive to their mating calls and behaviors. Wet conditions can bring nymphs closer to the surface, facilitating their discovery during the earlier stages of their lifecycle.
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How and Where Can You Find Milky Cicada at Different Life Stages
Nymph Milky Cicada nymphs live underground, so searching for them involves digging in the soil near the roots of trees and shrubs, where they feed on sap from roots.
After emerging from the ground and molting, teneral milky Cicada can be found on tree trunks or low vegetation, where they are waiting for their exoskeleton to harden.
Adult Milky Cicada adults are known for their loud calls, which males make to attract females. You can find adults by following the sound during their mating season, or by spotting them on tree trunks, branches, and leaves.
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Hurt Plant

Milky Cicada causes damage to a wide range of plants by piercing and sucking nutrients from roots, stems, and leaves during their nymph and adult stages. This feeding habit can lead to mild to severe symptoms including yellowing, wilting, reduced growth, and potentially plant death if infestations are high.

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