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Thopha sessiliba
70mm in length with a tan coloured 'm'-shaped marking on top of thorax. Males have a loud, high pitched droning sound. On each side of the males' abdomen there are the small pockets, the double drums, which are used to amplify the sound they produce. This one is exiting its nymph skin, also known as Exuviae.
Found in open forest woodland with Eucalypt sp. North eastern Australia.
Spotted on Dec 20, 2012
Submitted on Dec 22, 2012
4 Comments
What a shame it got stuck :(
Too sad! :(
Thank you very much YukoChartraw. Yes it was good timing. Unfortunately this cicada didn't emerge, but remained as it is here in the photo :/
What a wonderful moment you've captured! So beautiful!