Cicada Sightings- The Invasion Begins!

Here on the East Coast of the U.S., there have been reports of the insects known as cicadas emerging from their 17-year hibernation by the millions.

Time:

Cicadian Rhythm: 

The Return of The Red-Eyed Insects

When I was at my parent's house for a Memorial Day BBQ this weekend, my brother pointed out some cicadas on the plants. 

I got a closeup pic of one of these fairly large insects. Their molted remains were attached to the bottoms of the surrounding leaves.

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