Saturday, May 23, 2015

Cicadas, May 23, 2015

Cicada on Thistle, Prentiss county, Mississippi, USA

When Cicadas emerge from the ground they climb the nearest thing to shed their shells, but I was surprised to see one on a thorny thistle plant.

Cicada shells on Crepe Myrtle leaves

We have hundreds of the 13-year Cicadas this year. Their mating calls are loud and continuous. Very annoying, but it is only for a few weeks.

Have a great week-end!

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16 comments:

  1. SnapMay 23, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Great shots! I love the sound of cicadas. Happy Critter Day!

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  2. eileeninmdMay 23, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Lea, They are cool looking! I do not think I have ever seen so many on one leaf! Great captures. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  3. Dorothy BordersMay 23, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    I heard my first cicada of the year this week. I love their songs.

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  4. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©May 23, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    They are amazing critters. All those years underground!

    I remember when I was little, our cats used to bring them inside during the periodic swarms.
    ~

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  5. Phil SladeMay 23, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    That's a great picture of the cicada on the thistle. What a simply beautiful insect it is.

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  6. TexWisGirlMay 23, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    we get the every-year green ones here. love your red-eyed beauties!

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  7. carol l mckennaMay 23, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Gorgeous photography of nature's beautiful critters ~

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  8. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewMay 23, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Wow they are out already

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  9. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 23, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    WOW! These are fantastic close ups. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  10. DeniseinVAMay 23, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    Goodness, these are incredible photos. They are an amazing little critter, and very noisy :)

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  11. UnknownMay 23, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Cool shots of these interesting critters!

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  12. Maude LynnMay 23, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Incredible shots!

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  13. GreenComotionMay 23, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Hi Lea,
    Remarkable photo and statistics on the age - 13 years, eh?
    I love the first photo, the close-up work is very nicely done.
    The second photo, while irrational, gives me the creeps :)
    Thanks for visiting my site.
    Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend!
    Peace :)

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  14. StephanieMay 24, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    Wow! Super shots!

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  15. HannahMay 24, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    The adult cicada has such gorgeous colors with the blue body and red eyes, and golden wings. I remember seeing the empty cicada shells left on buildings, and all the noise at night.

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  16. HeatherMay 24, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Great shot, though I think I much prefer grasshoppers

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