I took these pictures back in June--of the 17-year cicada that spends most of its life underground in the nymph stage, only emerging as an adult for a few short weeks every 17 years.
Since they are found nowhere else in the world except in parts of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana, I just thought you all might like a good look at one!
They're supposed to be good eatin'...but we wouldn't know.
And here's a fine specimen of a much cuter species:
5 comments:
we have cicadas just not htat kind..and I have never tried one either, altho perhaps stir fried with a bit of ginger?
What a little cutie!
Your baby, not that creepy cicada.
We do not have those here in Southern Wisconsin.
I don't know why?
But thank goodness.
But your little boy is beautiful!
I have never seen one close up. They are neat looking...for a bug that is.
You're right, he is a MUCH cuter species! And thanks for not telling me how tasty they are...I haven't had breakfast yet!
Mycrazylife
What a great photo of the cicada! I've examined their abandoned exoskeletons before but do not recall seeing the actual owner :-)
Your little one is adorable. :-)
thanks for sharing, I have never seen a cicada before!
your boy is precious!
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