It is widespread across much of the eastern and central United States and portions of southeastern Canada.

[2] It is strictly ectothermic, and only becomes active in the morning after basking in the sun to raise its body temperature.

[4] The species was moved to the genus Neotibicen in 2015.

[5] N. tibicen is the most frequently encountered Neotibicen because it often perches on low vegetation.

[6] Likewise, it is arguably the most common Neotibicen in North America.