What is the Cicada diet?

The Cicada diet primarily consists of plant sap, which they obtain by feeding on the xylem of trees and shrubs. This diet provides them with the necessary nutrients to grow and develop, particularly carbohydrates and water. Some cicadas may also consume other plant fluids, but their main source remains the sap of woody plants. This feeding behavior plays a role in the ecosystems they inhabit, as it can impact the health of host plants.