Dogday cicadae, also commonly known as dog-day cicada or the Neotibicen canicularis, is a type of cicada found in North America. There are several synonyms for this species, including Tibicen canicularis, Cicada canicularis, and Tibicen latifasciatus. The dogday cicadae is known for its loud, shrill buzzing sound, which is often heard during the hottest days of summer. This species feeds on plant fluids and has a distinctive green or brown body with black markings. Other common cicada species found in North America include the periodical cicada, the swamp cicada, and the scissor grinder cicada.