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Luminary Oddities · Natural history & art
Tacua speciosa
Hemiptera / Cicadidae
Tacua speciosa is a large forest cicada recorded in Indonesia and Malaysia. A green to yellow collar and red thoracic marking contrast with its dark body; Sabah surveys document adults active on branches during daylight.
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The Crocker Range survey recorded adults on branches and shrubs during the day. The survey’s light trapping did not detect the species. [6]
The Mount Hampuan survey discusses fire, encroachment and forest connectivity as pressures on the reserve’s habitat. Its cicada records place Tacua speciosa within that upland forest community. [5]
The dorsal view shows the collar and thoracic marking above the dark body. Spread-wing and ventral views reveal the hindwings and body surfaces concealed beneath the folded forewings.
Scott Schubr’s Tacua compositions emphasize the bright collar, dark body and elongated forewings. Different poses give prominence to different anatomical features.
Display framed work away from direct sunlight, persistent damp and strong heat. Handle the enclosure and follow the maker’s instructions for exterior cleaning.
Catalogue of Life via GBIF · Accessed 2026-10-09
World Auchenorrhyncha Database · Accessed 2026-10-09
Malaysia Biodiversity Information System, Malaysia Biodiversity Centre · Accessed 2026-10-09
Price and colleagues; Biodiversity Data Journal (2016) · Accessed 2026-10-09
Chung and colleagues; Journal of Threatened Taxa (2013), primary article copy · Accessed 2026-10-09
Chung and colleagues; Journal of Tropical Biology and Conservation (2016) · Accessed 2026-10-09
Australian Museum · Accessed 2026-10-09
Framed and digital artworks featuring this species. Current options and prices are listed on Etsy.
Sources checked 2026-10-11. Illustrations · Luminary Oddities.
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