Chorus Cicada Amphipsalta zelandica

The Chorus Cicada (above left, Stewart Island) is endemic to New Zealand, the most common cicada found in most regions of the country. Their spent exuviae (above right, North Island) can be found on trees and grassland in the summer. The name Chorus is after the loud cacophony of sound the males make in unison. They also clap their wings in unison against the surface for a change in "song". The adults are more than 2cm long with a 6cm wingspan. Nymphs look similar but don't have wings.