Tibicen is a former genus name in the insect family Cicadidae (order Hemiptera) that was originally published by P. A. Latreille in 1825 [1] and formally made available in a translation by A. A. Berthold in 1827. [2]

Neotibicen tibicen, known generally as the swamp cicada or morning cicada, is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae. It is widespread across much of the eastern and central United States and portions of southeastern Canada. [1]

Cicadas of the genus Neotibicen are large-bodied insects of the family Cicadidae that appear in summer or early fall in eastern North America and formerly Bermuda. [1] . Common names include cicada, harvestfly, jar fly, [2] and the misnomer locust. [3]

Possibly the best resource for identifying Neotibicen cicadas (and some Megatibicen) is William T. Davis’ Key to Species of the Genus Tibicen found in the Southeastern United States. It applies to a lot of the Northeast and Midwest as well.

Nov 15, 2012 · The long-standing name for this common species, Tibicen chlormera, has apparently been changed to Tibicen tibicen based on priority. See Synonyms and references.

Jan 13, 2014 · This particular species is perhaps one of the most physically variable members of the Genus Tibicen in North America (rivaled by T. lyricen). Northern Dog-day Cicadas are HIGHLY VARIABLE in color, pattern and size.

Jul 12, 2015 · Below is a list of the North American Tibicen species and "species groupings". These groupings are based on the literature, per. observ., per. comm., and reflect shared morphological and behavioral traits used historically to classify these insects.

Neotibicen tibicen, known generally as the swamp cicada or morning cicada, is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae. It used to be known as Tibicen chloromerus. It is widespread across much of the eastern and central United States and portions of southeastern Canada.

Description: Swamp Cicadas are are known for their rounded, humped back. Their coloration varies from mostly black & some green to black, brown and green. Their collar is usually black, but can include green. At the time Davis wrote this …

Neotibicen tibicen, known generally as the swamp cicada or morning cicada, is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae. It is widespread across much of the eastern and central United States and portions of southeastern Canada.