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Kikihia ochrina
I found this cicada — dead — partially emerged from its final nymphal molt.
I think it's of the native genus Kikihia, but I can only guess the species.
Spotted on Jan 30, 2012
Submitted on Jan 30, 2012
6 Comments
SO sad he couldn't make it! :,(
Me too! Thanks Ismael. :)
Wow! great spotting, love that green color
Thanks Emily and Cindy. Cindy, I have no idea — maybe it was malformed in some way. Do they normally emerge at night? — maybe this one timed it wrong and dried out in the sun?
Great spotting. Any idea why it died while emerging?
Wow, that's crazy! Nice shots.