👻 Ayuthia spectabilis

Common Name: Ghost Cicada

Region: Indochina (Thailand, Malaysia)

Appearance: Pale, milky-white body and translucent wings with a ghostly glow; light-colored eyes enhance the ethereal effect.

Size: 30–40 mm (1.2–1.6 inches)

Habitat: Forested regions; often seen resting motionless on tree trunks

Behavior: Strong, silent flier that relies on stealth and camouflage

Feeding: Adults feed on tree sap; nymphs underground consume root fluids

Taxonomy: Family Cicadidae | Genus Ayuthia

Defense Mechanism: Camouflage over warning—its pallor blends with lichen and bark

Folklore: Linked to ghostly legends in Southeast Asia