Cryptotympana facialis; bear cicada
A large species of cicada found in Japan, known for its loud, distinctive call. Often referred to by its katakana name.
In summer, the call of the bear cicada is so loud it's almost annoying.
Katakana spelling is common for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rarely used; the second kanji 蟟 is even rarer and marked as such.
The name クマゼミ (熊蝉) literally means 'bear cicada', likely referring to its large size and dark coloration. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.