I don't know if this will interest anyone but I find it amazing. This is the year (at least here in NC) for the 13 year periodical cicada. I was just out looking around the yard and they are around every hardwood tree. The group of "husks" is just a few of many at the base of a large cedar tree I have. They emerge from the ground after being there for 13 years feeding on the root system of the hardwoods. They then shed the exoskeleton and climb out to the foliage where you can see large groups. They start calling with a deafening sound to attract a mate. After the mating period, which takes 5 or 6 weeks the females lay their eggs near a tree and the 13 years starts all over again.
The 17 year cicada should be emerging in the next few years. I remember being on a job in 1996or7 when they were everywhere and you could hardly hear yourself think.
With all of the crap we humans contribute to the world it's good to see nature just ignore us and continue with business at hand.
Sorry for the fuzziness in the photo of the one cicada.
The 17 year cicada should be emerging in the next few years. I remember being on a job in 1996or7 when they were everywhere and you could hardly hear yourself think.
With all of the crap we humans contribute to the world it's good to see nature just ignore us and continue with business at hand.
Sorry for the fuzziness in the photo of the one cicada.