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Magicicada septendecim
Adult cicada playing hide and seek with me.
Seen in a developed area. Generally found in Northeastern America only, preferably forested regions.
These guys are quickly phasing out (as in dying). After the adults mate, their 17 year life cycle is over.
Spotted on May 30, 2013
Submitted on Jun 6, 2013
11 Comments
Thanks, M Fortune! :)
Great photo!!!
Thanks, Sachin!
Nice snaps,
Thank you, Adarsha and Lauren. :)
Beautiful photos.
Interesting spotting and hence the info :)
Absolutely, Alina.
they are such a fascinating insect...
Thank you very much, J! I've grown quite attached to these buggers, so I'll be sad when they're gone.
Beautiful series!