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Cicada Exoskeleton

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Field Notes

Description:

Immature Cicada nymphs live underground where they suck sap from the roots of trees and shrubs. When they approach maturity, they dig to the surface (hence the claw-like front feet) and molt into winged adults, leaving the exoskeleton behind.

Habitat:

Saw many of these exoskeletons attached to the trees on the edge of a mountainous rainforest area between San Isidro de la General and Dominical in Costa Rica.

Reference Links:

Cicada, Cicada Exoskeleton - What's That Bug?

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PublishedOctober 27, 2013

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