noun
evening cicada; Tanna japonensis
A cicada known for its high-pitched, clear call heard in the evening. The name is onomatopoeic, mimicking its song.
See also: ヒグラシ
夏の夕方、かなかなの声が聞こえてくる。
On summer evenings, you can hear the call of the evening cicada.
このあたり
Around here, the evening cicadas are often singing.
ひぐらし is the more common name for the same species and is often written with the same kanji 蜩. かなかな is an onomatopoeic alternative name.
Onomatopoeic, from the sound of the cicada's call.