Generally similar to
M. septendecim
and
M. neotredecim
in appearance and behavior, but with lower pitched songs and lacking dark bands on
underside of abdomen. Underside of abdomen varies from light orange to caramel color; sometimes
light color extends up sides of abdomen above spiracles. Bar is approximately 1 cm.
The map above was generated from positive records in the Cicada Central Database on 31 December 2010. The database is not exhaustive, and this map is intended to portray only an approximate, present-day distribution.