The image is a close-up of a cicada resting on a thistle plant. The insect is facing towards the right side of the image, with its head slightly tilted downwards. Its body is covered in black and white markings, and its wings are transparent. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a desert-like environment with other plants and shrubs. The cactus plant has thin, spiky thorns that are visible in the foreground.