Sinfonia opalifera, known commonly as Walker's cicada or the elongate cicada, is a species of cicada native to China, Japan, Taiwan, and the Korean Peninsula. It emerges in July and is no longer seen by about October. It is also known in Japan as tsuku-tsuku-bōshi (ツクツクボウシ), named after its distinctive call.
Description Male Sinfonia opalifera grow to about , while females reach about .
Distribution Sinfonia opalifera is found in China, Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and Taiwan.
Life cycle The typical life cycle, from egg to natural adult death, is around two years. However, it may range from two to five years.
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