Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Ted, The shell is about 1-1/4" long, with a slit in the top where the insect works it way out. The insect, when it finishes unfurling itself, is 1.5 - 2.0 inches long. Their mating call, a loud buzzing sound that goes on forever, irritates a lot of folks, but we who have hearing deficiencies aren't bothered that much. They will be "doing their thing" for about six weeks. Thanks for your comments. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: <tedgrant at shaw.ca> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 9:55 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Cicada Time > Jim Nichols showed: > Subject: [Leica] IMG: Cicada Time > > >> We are told that the 13-year Cicadas are coming out of hibernation in >> Middle Tennessee. When I picked up the newspaper this morning, I saw one >> clinging to the mailbox post. >> >> The first image shows the recently emerged Cicada clinging to its old >> shell while drying out. >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Cicada+63.jpg.html >> >> The second image shows the size and markings of the Cicada. >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Cicada+64.jpg.html >> >> It is still amazing to me that all of that insect can emerge from a slit >> in the back of the shell. > > Hi Jim, > Interesting critter! How big are they and what do they feed on? Something > like a grasshopper? Nice close up for details. > cheers, > ted > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >