Yes. They are simple eyes (as opposed to complex eyes) called ocelli. They register light and dark and by having three of them they may use them to triangulate on the sun, or on the movement of dark objects or shadows.
Kengisays
Cicada Mania is a great place to learn more about Cicadas…
Hiding from the cicada hawks…
I’d hide, too! Beautiful critter. Those wings are downright awesome.
Handsome fellow, stained glass wings.
Are those extra eyes on its forehead?
Yes. They are simple eyes (as opposed to complex eyes) called ocelli. They register light and dark and by having three of them they may use them to triangulate on the sun, or on the movement of dark objects or shadows.
Cicada Mania is a great place to learn more about Cicadas…
@kengi
Wow god moves in mysterious ways!
Camouflage chic cicada.