In running these two photos through the iNaturalist, this insect is definitely in the Fidicina Genus (with about 30 species of Cicadas in CR) and though not an exact match, the closest species I could find was Fidicina toulgoeti which iNaturalist says has never been observed in Costa Rica (only Ecuador & Brazil), soooo, I will submit it to iNat just as the genus and see if one of the “bug experts” can identify it. If they agree with my suggested species, then mine will be the first observation of it in Costa Rica! 🙂
It was seen on the Cecropia Tree in my garden . . .
¡Pura Vida!
If you like interesting bugs, check out my More Insects CR (85+ Species) gallery. 🙂 In there is a sub-gallery with other Cicadas I’ve seen here in Costa Rica: Cicadas — Cigarras. ¡Pura vida! 🙂
¡Pura Vida!
P.S. For Other U.S. Expats in Costa Rica
If you are as disgusted as I am with Trump and his spineless Republicans running/ruining the U.S. now, express that disgust in a protest demonstration at the U.S. Embassy in San Jose, this Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10am to noon! Just show up! Your home made signs are welcome and best, but the Democrats Abroad organization will have some printed signs you can choose to carry. Just 2 hours! And it will be one of hundreds of coordinated protests at U.S. Embassies all around the world this Saturday. Help Democrats Abroad make history!
