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Chorus Cicada

Amphipsalta zealandica

Photo by JillBlack
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Description:

Spotted this native New Zealand chorus cicada drying its wings on a wall after breaking out of its old nymph shell. It is the largest cicada of the New Zealand Cicadas.

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Amphipsalta zelandica

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ShannaB
I love the third shot, you can see its beautiful colours.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2013

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Flora and Fauna of New Zealand
Mission
Biodiversity of North Island, New Zealand

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