Black cicadas with wings are edible.

Under normal circumstances, cicadas with wings can be eaten, but they must be processed first. Remove the head, butt and wings, leaving only a small part in the middle, and then soak them in salt water to remove them. If it smells bad, fry or stir-fry it before eating. Cicadas have high nutritional value. They are not only rich in protein and amino acids, but also rich in minerals and vitamins, so they can be eaten in moderation even if they have wings.

However, it should be noted that the nutrients of cicadas with wings are no longer as good as those of larvae, and there may be some bacteria or parasites, so you should generally pay attention to hygiene and consumption. It is generally best eaten in the larval stage because it is very rich in nutritional value and tastes very good.

Types of cicadas:

1. Grass cicada

Cicada is a common animal in low altitudes and flat grass. It has a relatively small body but a loud voice. They are high-pitched, their appearance and color are not certain, and they are relatively numerous.

2. Takasago Bear Cicada

Takasago Bear Cicada is black with transparent upper limbs. It usually appears in low-altitude areas and has a loud chirp.

3. The cricket

The cricket is also called Futian'er. It is small, purple-gray, with markings on its body and wings. It can be used as medicinal materials.

4. Shanxi Ji Cicada

It is small in size and has dark red compound eyes. Its body length is 16mm and its wingspan is 40mm. It is mainly found in Shanxi.

5. Thin-winged cicada

Thin-winged cicada is a kind of cicada of the genus Thin-winged cicada. It has a simple body color and comes in two forms: emerald green and orange-brown; its wings are completely transparent. feel.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Cicada

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Cicada