Making a Racket

This little fella was making such a noise this morning. This is the first time I had seen a Cicada at our place here in Christchurch. I see them in Akaora a lot. It was a really hot night and this morning it didn't take long to reach 30c and it was really humid again, too. By early afternoon the wind changed and it cooled down to a wonderful 23c.

I looked it up on Google and this is what I found out about this Cicada. 

The chorus cicadaAmphipsalta zelandica, is the most common species of cicada in New Zealand, where it is endemic and found in most areas. They typically live in forests and areas with open bush, where their left-over nymph skins can be seen on tree trunks and branches during the summer months. The males produce their cicada sound in unison, which can reach deafening proportions at the height of their population around February. Groups of cicada can suddenly transition from the typical cicada sound to synchronised clicks, using their wings to clap against the surface they are sitting on. To hear how loud it is, here is a link. 

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