Robust cicada
The robust cicada[nb 1] is a bug in the Animal Crossing series 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 Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it can be caught from mid to late summer.
Catch details[edit]
In Animal Crossing[edit]
In Wild World[edit]
Description | They have green and black bodies and clear wings. |
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Time of year | Jul – Aug |
Time of day | 8 AM – 5 PM |
Peak times | 8 AM – 4 PM |
Location | On trees |
Bug size | 60 mm |
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In City Folk[edit]
Description | These have black and green bodies and transparent wings. |
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Time of year | Jul – Aug |
Time of day | 8 AM – 5 PM |
Peak times | N/A |
Location | On trees (hardwood and cedar) |
Bug size | 60 mm |
Rarity | Common |
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In New Leaf[edit]
"I caught a robust cicada! It seems pretty lively to me!"
Alternate catch quote: "I caught a robust cicada! They're pretty docile on rainy days."
Time of year | Jul – Aug |
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Time of day | 8 AM – 5 PM |
Peak times | 8 AM – 4 PM |
Location | On trees (hardwood and cedar) |
Size | 60 mm |
Rarity | Very common |
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Furniture size | ![]() |
In Pocket Camp[edit]
Availability | Not currently available
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Location | ![]() |
Size | 58.4 mm – 61.6 mm |
Rarity | ★★ |
Selling price | ![]() |
Version added | Unknown |
Villager gift data | Tier: 3 (Uncommon+)
Rewards:
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In New Horizons[edit]
"I caught a robust cicada! It DOES seem pretty lively!"
Alternate catch quote: "I caught a robust cicada! Not so energetic in the rain, huh?"
Time of year | North: Jul – Aug South: Jan – Feb |
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Time of day | 8 AM – 5 PM |
Location | On trees (hardwood and cedar) |
Weather | Any weather |
Rarity | Very common |
Spawn requirement | Appears from the start of the game |
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Furniture size | ![]() |
Donating to the museum[edit]
Like all insects in the Animal Crossing series, the robust cicada can be donated to the museum by talking to Blathers, who will give some information about it.
In Animal Crossing[edit]
In Wild World[edit]
In City Folk[edit]
It can be found in the middle terrace, on the front-most tree of the middle island, sharing it with the brown cicada.
In New Horizons[edit]
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.
Gallery[edit]
Real-world information[edit]
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.
More information on this topic is available at Wikipedia.
Names in other languages[edit]
ミンミンゼミ Min-min-zemi |
"Min-min" cicada, after the sound of their calls | |
참매미 Chammaemi |
Hyalessa maculaticollis | |
斑透翅蝉 Bān tòu chì chán |
Spotted clear-winged cicada | |
斑透翅蟬 Unknown |
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Певчая цикада Pevchaya cikada |
Singing cicada | |
Minmin-cicade | Min-min cicada | |
Mannazikade (prior to New Horizons) Hyalessa-Zikade (New Horizons) |
Cicada orni Hyalessa cicada | |
Cigarra oriental | Oriental cicada | |
Cigale hyalessa | Hyalessa cicada | |
Cicala robusta | Robust cicada |
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