High-frequency-call

Guides

• Beameria

  Aridland Cicadas

  Beameria is a genus of small cicadas in the family Cicadidae, comprising at least three described species. Members are among the smallest cicadas in North America, with body lengths around 16 mm. The genus is associated with prairie habitats and has been documented producing high-frequency calling songs. Beameria was established by Davis in 1934.

  cicadaprairiesmall-sizehigh-frequency-callNorth-AmericaGreat-Plainsconservation-concern