55th Anniversary Juried Member's Exhibit - 2023
- August 11, 2023
- Exhibition
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Online Exhibition
Blue Cicada Tosena splendida
- Colored pencil and graphite
- Janet Stephens
Illustration completed from a Thai specimen with photo references also used for coloration, although, coloration for this species can vary widely. These large cicadas have wingspans from around 4.5 to 5.25 inches and as with all cicadas, the male creates a unique sound (song) distinctive to each species. The beautiful light turquoise coloration on the hindwing is descriptive of the common name “blue cicada” and a delicate contrast to the reddish brown and black body. Currently, there are very little studies on this species from Thailand.