Robust cicada

The robust cicada is a bug in the that has appeared in every game to date. It makes a unique sound which is different to other cicadas.

In the games that the robust cicada appears in, it is a common bug that the player can encounter, and can be found on trees. In, it can be caught during summer.

Donating to the museum
Like all insects in the, the robust cicada can be donated to the museum by talking to Blathers, who will give some information about it.

In
It can be found in the middle terrace, on the front-most tree of the middle island, sharing it with the brown cicada.

In
When donated, Blathers will say the following:

Once donated, the robust cicada can be found on the trees right in front of the entrance to the bug exhibit.

Real-world information
Hyalessa maculaticollis is a cicada native to much of eastern Asia, including Japan, Korea, China, and parts of Russia. Much like all cicadas, the robust cicada has transparent wings, small bodies in comparison and large eyes on either side of their heads. Their Japanese name comes from the male cicada's calls, which have been found to vary depending on location.