- With a wingspan of approximately 5 inches wide, these guys totally tower over and cast a shadow on our native US cicadas. These guys are so cool! I can only imagine the noise they make!Encased in a black plastic float frame with elasticity film which allows you to easily see both sides of your baby. The plastic film allows you to better see the physical characteristics of your critter while keeping them safe. You can open the frame but it will probably damage your new insect friend. The frame is 7 x 3.6 x 0.8 inches--- Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Hemiptera Family: Cicadidae Subfamily: Tibiceninae Tribe: Tosenini Genus: Tosena Species: T. splendida Binomial name Tosena splendida Distant, 1878 A great addition to any cabinet of curiosities or classroom educational tool!The critter pictured is an example of what you will be receiving. No worries, they are all about the same and super lovely.
