Kataniwa Spring Cicada (Hime Haruzemi) Habitat

片庭ヒメハルゼミ発生地 · Kataniwahimeharuzemihasseichi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: December 28, 1934
Location: 茨城県笠間市片庭
Prefectures: Ibaraki
Scientific name: Euterpnosia chibensis

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Himeharuzemi Cicada

Himeharuzemi is a small cicada of evergreen forests of chinquapin and oak, known for calling in synchronized chorus in summer. Its nymphs live underground, sucking sap from tree roots. Emergence sites in Kasama (Ibaraki), Mobara (Chiba) and Itoigawa (Niigata) are national Natural Monuments, and Gifu and Aichi also have prefecturally designated habitats.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Kataniwa Spring Cicada (Hime Haruzemi) Habitat is a National Natural Monument of Japan (茨城県笠間市片庭). Himeharuzemi is a small cicada of evergreen…

The designated site is in 茨城県笠間市片庭.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.