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Periodical Cicadas

Magicicada sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Periodical Cicadas and exuviae spotted at several locations in Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge. This was the first time in 2013 I've seen 17-year cicadas from "Brood II" at the park. Related Resource: Exuvia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exuvia

Habitat:

Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge, a 1,200 acre preserve located at Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resources: Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accotink_Bay_Wildlife_Refuge http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/site.asp?trail=1&loop=CMN&site=CMN05

Notes:

Copyright © 2013 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com

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Comments (2)

I recorded three audio clips (~10 s each) of Periodical Cicadas Brood II on 29 May 2013 at Meadowood Recreation Area, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Meadowood is located on the opposite side of Pohick Bay from Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge. The sound of a brood of cicadas is astounding and loud — it sounds like a flying saucer hovering overhead! Audio Clip No. 1 https://audioboo.fm/boos/1422463-periodical-cicadas-brood-ii-no-1-amplified.mp3 Audio Clip No. 2 https://audioboo.fm/boos/1422484-periodical-cicadas-brood-ii-no-2-amplified.mp3 Audio Clip No. 3 https://audioboo.fm/boos/1422500-periodical-cicadas-brood-ii-no-3-amplified.mp3

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