Q. What are ‘Cicadas’, recently seen in the news?
Answer:
Sound producing insects
Notes: Scientists discovered a new species of cicada in Meghalaya, dubbed "Butterfly Cicadas." Cicadas, belonging to the Cicadidae family, are sound-producing insects with two pairs of wings, compound eyes, and ocelli. They measure 2 to 5 cm and males produce loud noises via vibrating membranes. Females typically lay eggs in woody plants. Over 3,000 cicada species exist, predominantly in tropical regions like deserts, grasslands, and forests.