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Akiakane
Ko-ezo cicada
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Chishima-hina grasshopper
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Hime-ookuwagata
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photo:Ko-ezo cicada
Ko-ezo cicada
Scientific name:tibicen bihamatus@Family:Cicadoidea
This type of cicada inhabits the Mt. Hakusan area in zones over 500 meters above sea level. It rests on narrow branches. The Japanese believe it sings like "gi-gi-".

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