Cicada tattoos often represent change and transformation or experiencing symbolic rebirth after a time of great change and upheaval. The following collection of cicada tattoos showcase some breathtakingly detailed insects in a range of styles you can use when planning your next tattoo.

  1. Delicate Cicada Tattoos Source: @alexandyrvalentine via Instagram Source: @funbumps via Instagram Source: @pauletteceyrat via Instagram Source: @kalawa.tattooer via Instagram Source: @emilypaxtattoo via Instagram
  2. Upper Arm Cicada Tattoo Ideas Source: @deivabruixa via Instagram Source: @murielpeloso via Instagram Source: @tattoo_lbert via Instagram Source: @vevevoomm via Instagram Source: @x.ksmith via Instagram
  3. Cicada Tattoo Designs for the Shoulder and Back Source: @emilyeffler via Instagram Source: @travisoatestattoos via Instagram Source: @bozabenz_bill via Instagram Source: @ericcrawtattooist via Instagram Source: @joibaileytattoos via Instagram
  4. Heavy Blackwork Cicada Tattoos Source: @aliensplsabductme via Instagram Source: @loeuvre.au.noir via Instagram Source: @loeuvre.au.noir via InstagramSource: @aleks_rynd via Instagram Source: @colbyjunetattoos via Instagram
  5. Black and Gray Cicada Tattoos Source: @cbriggstattoo via Instagram Source: @j.skinz78 via Instagram Source: @maiaracalixto.ttt via Instagram Source: @masone_tattoo via Instagram Source: @rickschenktattoo via Instagram Source: @sync.ink via Instagram Source: @masone_tattoo via Instagram
  6. Cicada Tattoo Ideas for the Chest Source: @shannondeel via Instagram Source: @ana.lamaaa via Instagram Source: @bima_tattoo via Instagram Source: @breckmarquette via Instagram Source: @inkatattoolyon via Instagram Source: @markzvytattoo via Instagram Source: @mollyemrick via Instagram Source: @tuszirzemioslotatuaz via Instagram Source: @jwesttattoos via Instagram
  7. Colorful Cicada Tattoo Ideas Source: @ameliamooretattoos via Instagram Source: @emlectric_ via Instagram Source: @greenville_ghoul via Instagram Source: @hellorhighwaternola via Instagram Source: @joshuarosetattoos via Instagram Source: @ladylisadoll via Instagram Source: @a_nikolette via Instagram
  8. Dotwork and Technical Cicada Tattoos Source: @rachelwoodtattoo via Instagram Source: @roxanaasimov via Instagram Source: @amiratattoos via Instagram Source: @artbybabyruths via Instagram Source: @david_oneill_tattooing via Instagram Source: @emilyxlynch via Instagram Source: @manadnatattoo via Instagram Source: @selahjude via Instagram Source: @spiteful_hare_tattoos via Instagram Source: @abetterviewthanu via Instagram Source: @iam_chuckv via Instagram
  9. Cicada Tattoo Art for the Forearm Source: @brent_megens via Instagram Source: @cinzeltattoo via Instagram Source: @jennietiesman via Instagram Source: @loliflex via Instagram Source: @tat_brandie via Instagram Source: @trevordillonart via Instagram
  10. Hand and Wrist Cicada Tattoos Source: @devilztattooz via InstagramSource: @alexshimray via Instagram Source: @fabiopradotattoo via Instagram Source: @franciannyreis via Instagram Source: @gorbovskikh via Instagram Source: @danjoink via Instagram Source: @vitormiranda art via Instagram Source: @wacpannatattoo via Instagram Source: @ssab_ttt via InstagramSource: @ssab_tt via Instagram
  11. Lower Leg and Thigh Cicada Tattoo Art Source: @dannyk551 via Instagram Source: @dawn.tattoos via Instagram Source: @marcelowhatever via Instagram Source: @aurelio_tattoo via Instagram Source: @blackdroppar via Instagram Source: @foragertattoo via Instagram Source: @la_petite_tattoo via Instagram Source: @myrrhsartgallery via InstagramSource: @leenronnha via Instagram Source: @punkt_und_stich_ via Instagram Source: @sun.in.my.mouth via Instagram Source: @baileyhoweird via Instagram More about cicada tattoos In tattoo, the cicada is considered a good luck symbol of change and transformation, which is different to insects such as the death’s head moth (more because of how it looks). Other symbolic meanings associate the cicada with longevity, as the creature’s lengthy hibernation means its’ the longest living insect. The diaphanous wings of the cicada work beautifully in delicate designs such as linework, fine line black and gray or single needle tattoos. The cicadas’ interesting body construction means their wings may be an ideal ‘soft’ counterpoint to heavy duty black tattoos, or designs incorporating biology textbook style realism. Unlike other insects such as moths and butterflies who complete a full metamorphosis, Cicadas change from one fully formed state to another without undergoing a pupal phase. Famed for its song, the cicada has a long association with literature that goes back to Homer’s Iliad, along with art from the Shang Period of China 1700-2200 BC.      

Cicada tattoos often represent change and transformation or experiencing symbolic rebirth after a time of great change and upheaval. The following collection of cicada tattoos showcase some breathtakingly detailed insects in a range of styles you can use when planning your next tattoo.

  1. Delicate Cicada Tattoos Source: @alexandyrvalentine via Instagram Source: @funbumps via Instagram Source: @pauletteceyrat via Instagram Source: @kalawa.tattooer via Instagram Source: @emilypaxtattoo via Instagram
  2. Upper Arm Cicada Tattoo Ideas Source: @deivabruixa via Instagram Source: @murielpeloso via Instagram Source: @tattoo_lbert via Instagram Source: @vevevoomm via Instagram Source: @x.ksmith via Instagram
  3. Cicada Tattoo Designs for the Shoulder and Back Source: @emilyeffler via Instagram Source: @travisoatestattoos via Instagram Source: @bozabenz_bill via Instagram Source: @ericcrawtattooist via Instagram Source: @joibaileytattoos via Instagram
  4. Heavy Blackwork Cicada Tattoos Source: @aliensplsabductme via Instagram Source: @loeuvre.au.noir via Instagram Source: @loeuvre.au.noir via InstagramSource: @aleks_rynd via Instagram Source: @colbyjunetattoos via Instagram
  5. Black and Gray Cicada Tattoos Source: @cbriggstattoo via Instagram Source: @j.skinz78 via Instagram Source: @maiaracalixto.ttt via Instagram Source: @masone_tattoo via Instagram Source: @rickschenktattoo via Instagram Source: @sync.ink via Instagram Source: @masone_tattoo via Instagram
  6. Cicada Tattoo Ideas for the Chest Source: @shannondeel via Instagram Source: @ana.lamaaa via Instagram Source: @bima_tattoo via Instagram Source: @breckmarquette via Instagram Source: @inkatattoolyon via Instagram Source: @markzvytattoo via Instagram Source: @mollyemrick via Instagram Source: @tuszirzemioslotatuaz via Instagram Source: @jwesttattoos via Instagram
  7. Colorful Cicada Tattoo Ideas Source: @ameliamooretattoos via Instagram Source: @emlectric_ via Instagram Source: @greenville_ghoul via Instagram Source: @hellorhighwaternola via Instagram Source: @joshuarosetattoos via Instagram Source: @ladylisadoll via Instagram Source: @a_nikolette via Instagram
  8. Dotwork and Technical Cicada Tattoos Source: @rachelwoodtattoo via Instagram Source: @roxanaasimov via Instagram Source: @amiratattoos via Instagram Source: @artbybabyruths via Instagram Source: @david_oneill_tattooing via Instagram Source: @emilyxlynch via Instagram Source: @manadnatattoo via Instagram Source: @selahjude via Instagram Source: @spiteful_hare_tattoos via Instagram Source: @abetterviewthanu via Instagram Source: @iam_chuckv via Instagram
  9. Cicada Tattoo Art for the Forearm Source: @brent_megens via Instagram Source: @cinzeltattoo via Instagram Source: @jennietiesman via Instagram Source: @loliflex via Instagram Source: @tat_brandie via Instagram Source: @trevordillonart via Instagram
  10. Hand and Wrist Cicada Tattoos Source: @devilztattooz via InstagramSource: @alexshimray via Instagram Source: @fabiopradotattoo via Instagram Source: @franciannyreis via Instagram Source: @gorbovskikh via Instagram Source: @danjoink via Instagram Source: @vitormiranda art via Instagram Source: @wacpannatattoo via Instagram Source: @ssab_ttt via InstagramSource: @ssab_tt via Instagram
  11. Lower Leg and Thigh Cicada Tattoo Art Source: @dannyk551 via Instagram Source: @dawn.tattoos via Instagram Source: @marcelowhatever via Instagram Source: @aurelio_tattoo via Instagram Source: @blackdroppar via Instagram Source: @foragertattoo via Instagram Source: @la_petite_tattoo via Instagram Source: @myrrhsartgallery via InstagramSource: @leenronnha via Instagram Source: @punkt_und_stich_ via Instagram Source: @sun.in.my.mouth via Instagram Source: @baileyhoweird via Instagram More about cicada tattoos In tattoo, the cicada is considered a good luck symbol of change and transformation, which is different to insects such as the death’s head moth (more because of how it looks). Other symbolic meanings associate the cicada with longevity, as the creature’s lengthy hibernation means its’ the longest living insect. The diaphanous wings of the cicada work beautifully in delicate designs such as linework, fine line black and gray or single needle tattoos. The cicadas’ interesting body construction means their wings may be an ideal ‘soft’ counterpoint to heavy duty black tattoos, or designs incorporating biology textbook style realism. Unlike other insects such as moths and butterflies who complete a full metamorphosis, Cicadas change from one fully formed state to another without undergoing a pupal phase. Famed for its song, the cicada has a long association with literature that goes back to Homer’s Iliad, along with art from the Shang Period of China 1700-2200 BC.      

Cicada tattoos often represent change and transformation or experiencing symbolic rebirth after a time of great change and upheaval.

The following collection of cicada tattoos showcase some breathtakingly detailed insects in a range of styles you can use when planning your next tattoo.

1. Delicate Cicada Tattoos

Source: @alexandyrvalentine via Instagram

Source: @funbumps via Instagram

Source: @pauletteceyrat via Instagram

Source: @kalawa.tattooer via Instagram

Source: @emilypaxtattoo via Instagram

2. Upper Arm Cicada Tattoo Ideas

Source: @deivabruixa via Instagram

Source: @murielpeloso via Instagram

Source: @tattoo_lbert via Instagram

Source: @vevevoomm via Instagram

Source: @x.ksmith via Instagram

3. Cicada Tattoo Designs for the Shoulder and Back

Source: @emilyeffler via Instagram

Source: @travisoatestattoos via Instagram

Source: @bozabenz_bill via Instagram

Source: @ericcrawtattooist via Instagram

Source: @joibaileytattoos via Instagram

4. Heavy Blackwork Cicada Tattoos

Source: @aliensplsabductme via Instagram

Source: @loeuvre.au.noir via Instagram

Source: @loeuvre.au.noir via InstagramSource: @aleks_rynd via Instagram

Source: @colbyjunetattoos via Instagram

5. Black and Gray Cicada Tattoos

Source: @cbriggstattoo via Instagram

Source: @j.skinz78 via Instagram

Source: @maiaracalixto.ttt via Instagram

Source: @masone_tattoo via Instagram

Source: @rickschenktattoo via Instagram

Source: @sync.ink via Instagram

6. Cicada Tattoo Ideas for the Chest

Source: @shannondeel via Instagram

Source: @ana.lamaaa via Instagram

Source: @bima_tattoo via Instagram

Source: @breckmarquette via Instagram

Source: @inkatattoolyon via Instagram

Source: @markzvytattoo via Instagram

Source: @mollyemrick via Instagram

Source: @tuszirzemioslotatuaz via Instagram

Source: @jwesttattoos via Instagram

7. Colorful Cicada Tattoo Ideas

Source: @ameliamooretattoos via Instagram

Source: @emlectric_ via Instagram

Source: @greenville_ghoul via Instagram

Source: @hellorhighwaternola via Instagram

Source: @joshuarosetattoos via Instagram

Source: @ladylisadoll via Instagram

Source: @a_nikolette via Instagram

8. Dotwork and Technical Cicada Tattoos

Source: @rachelwoodtattoo via Instagram

Source: @roxanaasimov via Instagram

Source: @amiratattoos via Instagram

Source: @artbybabyruths via Instagram

Source: @david_oneill_tattooing via Instagram

Source: @emilyxlynch via Instagram

Source: @manadnatattoo via Instagram

Source: @selahjude via Instagram

Source: @spiteful_hare_tattoos via Instagram

Source: @abetterviewthanu via Instagram

Source: @iam_chuckv via Instagram

9. Cicada Tattoo Art for the Forearm

Source: @brent_megens via Instagram

Source: @cinzeltattoo via Instagram

Source: @jennietiesman via Instagram

Source: @loliflex via Instagram

Source: @tat_brandie via Instagram

Source: @trevordillonart via Instagram

10. Hand and Wrist Cicada Tattoos

Source: @devilztattooz via InstagramSource: @alexshimray via Instagram

Source: @fabiopradotattoo via Instagram

Source: @franciannyreis via Instagram

Source: @gorbovskikh via Instagram

Source: @danjoink via Instagram

Source: @vitormiranda art via Instagram

Source: @wacpannatattoo via Instagram

Source: @ssab_ttt via InstagramSource: @ssab_tt via Instagram

11. Lower Leg and Thigh Cicada Tattoo Art

Source: @dannyk551 via Instagram

Source: @dawn.tattoos via Instagram

Source: @marcelowhatever via Instagram

Source: @aurelio_tattoo via Instagram

Source: @blackdroppar via Instagram

Source: @foragertattoo via Instagram

Source: @la_petite_tattoo via Instagram

Source: @myrrhsartgallery via InstagramSource: @leenronnha via Instagram

Source: @punkt_und_stich_ via Instagram

Source: @sun.in.my.mouth via Instagram

Source: @baileyhoweird via Instagram

More about cicada tattoos

In tattoo, the cicada is considered a good luck symbol of change and transformation, which is different to insects such as the death’s head moth (more because of how it looks).

Other symbolic meanings associate the cicada with longevity, as the creature’s lengthy hibernation means its’ the longest living insect.

The diaphanous wings of the cicada work beautifully in delicate designs such as linework, fine line black and gray or single needle tattoos.

The cicadas’ interesting body construction means their wings may be an ideal ‘soft’ counterpoint to heavy duty black tattoos, or designs incorporating biology textbook style realism.

Unlike other insects such as moths and butterflies who complete a full metamorphosis, Cicadas change from one fully formed state to another without undergoing a pupal phase.

Famed for its song, the cicada has a long association with literature that goes back to Homer’s Iliad, along with art from the Shang Period of China 1700-2200 BC.

 

                        What does a cicada tattoo symbolize?

Cicada tattoos often represent change and transformation or experiencing symbolic rebirth after a time of great change and upheaval. Other symbolic meanings associate the cicada with longevity, as the creature’s lengthy hibernation means its’ the longest living insect.

                        Where should I place my cicada tattoo?

For large expressions involving detailed cicada designs, tattoo s on the forearm or bicep are simple, easy to execute designs, as are those on the thigh. For something a little more daring, a collector could look for a design incorporating the sternum or upper chest, or look at delivering a visible tattoo on the wrist or hand.

                        What are some other popular insect tattoo ideas?

Other popular tattoo designs for insects involving symbolic change and rebirth include:

Butterflies Dragonflies The Tiger Moth Death’s Head Moth Luna Moth Scarab Beetles

                        What does a cicada tattoo symbolize?

Cicada tattoos often represent change and transformation or experiencing symbolic rebirth after a time of great change and upheaval. Other symbolic meanings associate the cicada with longevity, as the creature’s lengthy hibernation means its’ the longest living insect.

                        Where should I place my cicada tattoo?

For large expressions involving detailed cicada designs, tattoo s on the forearm or bicep are simple, easy to execute designs, as are those on the thigh. For something a little more daring, a collector could look for a design incorporating the sternum or upper chest, or look at delivering a visible tattoo on the wrist or hand.

For large expressions involving detailed cicada designs, tattoo s on the forearm or bicep are simple, easy to execute designs, as are those on the thigh.

For something a little more daring, a collector could look for a design incorporating the sternum or upper chest, or look at delivering a visible tattoo on the wrist or hand.

                        What are some other popular insect tattoo ideas?

Other popular tattoo designs for insects involving symbolic change and rebirth include:

Butterflies Dragonflies The Tiger Moth Death’s Head Moth Luna Moth Scarab Beetles

Other popular tattoo designs for insects involving symbolic change and rebirth include:

  • Butterflies
  • Dragonflies
  • The Tiger Moth
  • Death’s Head Moth
  • Luna Moth
  • Scarab Beetles