The word "cicada" means "buzzer". Someone really got creative with that one, huh... There are over 2,ooo species of cicada; and they are not related to locusts. Some of them can live to be 17 years old! People in different countries actually eat them. They are also used in the "traditional medicines" of China. I wonder what they use them for?
Oh, how I hate cicadas! They are so gross and ugly. Yet you got some AMAZING photos here! I have never seen one coming out of its shell.......what perfect timing for you to be there with your camera!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! I hate cicadas, but this is still very cool! I can't believe you got pictures of it molting! Too bad you didn't have a video camera, you could have filmed it and become a youtube star! :p
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