Cicada Exoskeleton

Cicadoidea

Description:

Abandoned exoskeleton remains still clinging to the bark of a tree.

Habitat:

urban garden

Notes:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicada

Species ID Suggestions

4 Comments

Noel Buensuceso 11 years ago

Thanks KarenMorey!

KarenMorey 11 years ago

That's so cool! I just posted a shot similar to this one - but I am on the other side of the world! (And your shot is much better :-)

Noel Buensuceso 11 years ago

Thanks ForestDragon!

ForestDragon 11 years ago

This is actually the shed exoskeleton from a pupated Cicada. I love these things!
http://bugguide.net/node/view/416535
Unfortunately, it will be difficult to figure out what species of Cicada this was. I am also not familiar with the species in your area. Perhaps someone else might know.