Lyristes gemellus, commonly known as the geminate cicada, is a species of true cicada native to the Southeastern coast of Turkey. It has also been observed in Cyprus, and the Southwestern islands of Greece.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Geminate 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 plebejus
- Diceroprocta digueti
- Diceroprocta biconica
- Tibicina garricola
- Cryptotympana facialis
- Asianopleura arabica
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Cicadidae
- Genus
- Lyristes
- Species
- Lyristes gemellus
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