Robust cicada

The Robust Cicada is an insect found in, , and. It makes a unique sound which is different to other cicadas. It is worth either 200 Bells or 300 Bells, depending on what game you are playing.

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

In Wild World
"When a female robust cicada approaches, the male will change its call, eh wot? To think that they're mere bugs and they play these mind games... Disgusting!"

In City Folk
"Fittingly enough, the robust cicada can issue a robust, loud chirp...and it does so quite often. I've heard this beastie's impertinent cry so often that I've grown rather good at imitating it. Listen! Chiiirp! CHIIIRP! CHIIir..."

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

Encyclopedia Information
When the player has caught the robust cicada, they can find information about the insect in the bug menu. Below is the information regarding the robust cicada:

Further Information
The oncotympana maculaticollis (robust cicada) is a native to Korea, which is considered the typical Korean Cicada. It also a native to Japan, where they are commonly found. Much like all cicadas, the robust cicada has transparent wings, small bodies in comparison and large eyes on either side of their heads.