Saturday, July 8, 2023

July 8, 2023

This is the nymphal skeleton of a Cicada
It went through its 5th molt and left the shell here
It went to live in trees for a few weeks
After living underground for about 4 years. 

Location: Jones Pier Conservation Area, Jungle Trail

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/bugs/cicadas.htm

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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