Cicadas are “true bugs” in the Hemiptera order, along with aphids and planthoppers. They are known for their loud courting sounds, and are sometimes called "harvester flies" because their song is associated with late summer. There are over 3,000 cicada species worldwide, with about 190 in North America. They are found on every continent except Antarctica. Cicadas have piercing-sucking mouthparts and feed on sap from tree roots, twigs, and branches. Aww yeah | Bad Science Jokes