Shrill insect Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Shrill insect crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on January 8 2023 USA Today Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Shrill insect has a total of 6 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | CICADA | Shrill insect | USA Today |
Definition
| • | Any species of the genus Cicada. They are large hemipterous insects, with nearly transparent wings. The male makes a shrill sound by peculiar organs in the under side of the abdomen, consisting of a pair of stretched membranes, acted upon by powerful muscles. A noted American species (C. septendecim) is called the seventeen year locust. Another common species is the dogday cicada. |
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