Same goes for the cicada. Cicadas don’t typically make sounds at night. But if they are threatened or attacked, they will rub their front wings together. The sound doesn’t come from rubbing their legs, like many people think. Cicadas also have an organ called a tymbal. The organ has ribs, and cicadas can buckle each rib one after another. The result is a clicking noise. When it happens quickly enough, it can even sound like buzzing.
So much variety for your bug band. So, if you’re missing your school’s band this summer, remember there is a simple remedy. Just play outside in the evening or settle yourself into bed. If you can open your window a crack, you should be able to listen to the music of your backyard bug band.