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17 Year Cicada

Magicicada septendecim

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Field Notes

Description:

Periodical cicada. Every 17 years. 1 - 1.25 inches long (2.54 - 3.17 cm). Red eyes. Black dorsal thorax. Translucent wings with orange and yellow veins. Abdomen and legs are orange and black.

Habitat:

Meadow with abundant flowers and weeds.

Notes:

I have only found one so far.

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Periodical cicadas

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World Science Festival Cicada Count
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PublishedJune 4, 2013

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