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13-year periodical Cicada nymphs

Magicicada sp.

Photo by NeilDazet
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Field Notes

Description:

Brood 19 (The Great Southern Brood) of the 13-year cicadas will soon be upon Columbia, Missouri.

Habitat:

Under a rotted log, there were about 10 of these white/yellowish cicada nymphs toiling about.

Notes:

See the excellent wikipedia page (linked somewhere on the right) for some great information on this unique wildlife phenomena.

Reference Links:

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