The cicada is among the most widely recognized of all insects. This is due to their amazing acoustic talents and their large size. Male cicadas have loud noisemakers called “timbals” on their abdominal base. Their body is essentially a resonance chamber-when the muscles of timbals are contracted, they make clicking noises, and due to the hollowness of the male’s abdomen, a large noise is made. What is even more interesting is that each species of cicada has its own unique song! Cicadas have represented the trait of indifference in many cultures since antiquity. They have also been in culinary use—in northern China, they are often skewered or stir fried as a delicacy! Hmmm…yummy! Even if you don’t like the idea of eating one, it sure sounds cool to have one on hand to show your friends! This cool keychain contains a great specimen of a REAL cicada mounted in a clear acrylic block. Great Christmas or birthday item for the young science student or for the serious entomologist! Everyone will be commenting in your unique keychain!

Recommended for ages 10 and older.

Weight: 0 lb 2 oz ( 0.06 kg )

  WARNING

CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.