The cicadas (/sɪˈkɑːdə/ or /sɪˈkeɪdə/) are a superfamily, the Cicadoidea, of insects in the order Hemiptera (true bugs). They are in the suborder Auchenorrhyncha,[a] along with smaller jumping bugs such as leafhoppers and froghoppers. The superfamily is divided into two families, Tettigarctidae, with two species in Australia, and Cicadidae, with more than 3,000 species described from around the world; many species remain undescribed.

The majority of the 3000 species are known as "periodical cicadas," which are mostly found in northern states like Connecticut or North Carolina. After a 17-year life cycle, the nymphs can surface in the millions, but not in Florida. The state of Florida has 19 species, broken down into three categories, small, medium and large. All of this state's species emerge annually, year after year, generally in summer, when the temperature is just right for them. This is a shot of a Neotibicen davisi aka Davis? Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada which I took in my backyard.

Camera - Canon EOS 60D
F-Stop - f/9
Exposure Time - 1/250 sec.
ISO Speed - 400
Exposure Bias - -1.3 step
Focal Length - 300mm
Max Aperture - 5
Metering Mode - Partial
Taken with flash and no tripod.