In the case of droplets, the wax-coated cones facilitate effortless droplet movement on cicada wings.

Source: https://theconversation.com/cicadas-could-hold-the-secret-to-self-cleaning-surfaces-new-study-207435

“It’s about an inch long and it’s not a fly like its name states, but it’s actually closely related to an aphid or a cicada and it’s a very unique looking insect,” Phipps said.

Source: https://www.missourinet.com/2023/06/29/spotted-lanternfly-seen-killing-native-foliage-in-missouri/

Rather, I would much prefer to rest with them in the shade of a big tree while the gentle buzz of the dog-day cicada summoning a mate, lulls me to sleep.

Source: https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/the-dog-days-of-summer-not-about-dogs-at-all/787420.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-dog-days-of-summer-not-about-dogs-at-all