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Magicicada Galleries
Magicicada septendecim
Bright red eyes with orange wing veins and legs make this a very noticeable and beautiful insect.
(Brood V)
Photo taken: 06/99
Brecksville Reservation
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Magicicada septendecim
An overhead view of the Magicicada.
(Brood V)
Photo taken: 06/99
Brecksville Reservation
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Magicicada septendecim
A Magicicada at rest.
(Brood V)
Photo taken: 06/99
Brecksville Reservation
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Magicicada septendecim
(Brood V)
Magicicadas emerge by the thousands in order to satiate predators. It has been estimated that 40% of the population will be eaten by enemies, another 40% will be destroyed by weather, and the remaining 20% actually survives to reproduce the next generation.
Photo taken: 06/99
Brecksville Reservation
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Magicicada septendecim
A group of Magicicadas that have gathered to feed and sing.
(Brood V)
Photo taken: 06/99
Brecksville Reservation
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Magicicada septendecim
A pair of males singing on a tree branch. When thousands get together, the sound becomes overwhelming. Note the second male (bottom) with its wings slightly open and its abdomen raised. He was in the middle of striking a musical note.
(Brood V)
Photo taken: 06/99
Brecksville Reservation
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Magicicada septendecim
(Brood V)
Photo taken: 06/99
Brecksville Reservation
Cuyahoga County, Ohio