Lyristes plebejus is a species of true cicada. It is widely distributed in the shrublands and woodlands of Southern Europe, commonly found on olive trees, pine trees, oaks, and fruit trees.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Common Cicada being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lyristes gemellus
- Diceroprocta digueti
- Diceroprocta biconica
- Tibicina garricola
- Tibicina steveni
- Cryptotympana facialis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Cicadidae
- Genus
- Lyristes
- Species
- Lyristes plebejus
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