One fossil genus and species ( Burmacicada protera ) based on a first - instar nymph has recently been reported from 98 - 99 Ma in the Late Cretaceous .
Questions remain about fossil genus ' assignment to the Cicadidae .
One fossil genus and species ( Burmacicada protera ) based on a first - instar nymph has recently been reported from 98 - 99 Ma in the Late Cretaceous , although questions remain about its assignment to the Cicadidae .