Periodical Cicada

Periodical Cicada - (This species spends 17 years developing underground as a nymph - feeding on sap from tree roots - for a brief period in the late spring of the 17th year - the nymphs of the entire brood emerge around sunset - climb up tree trunks - and transform into winged adults) Hamden - Connecticut - June - USA (Magicicada septendecim)

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