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Magicicada Mating
Magicicada septendecim
Sexual Tug-O-War
Once satisfied after several hours of mating, the couple will attempt to pull away from one another. The male often gets the worst end of the ordeal until they are free of one another.
Photo taken: 06/99
Findley State Park
Lorain County, Ohio
Mating Magicicadas
located near a family playground
Photo taken: 06/99
Findley State Park
Lorain County, Ohio
More InSEX.
A male Magicicada being led around by his.... *!
Insects also experiment with different positions.
Photo taken: 06/99
Findley State Park
Lorain County, Ohio
Mating Magicicada septendecim
Photo taken: 06/99
Virginia Kendall Lake
Summit County, Ohio
A mating pair that was located in a parking area of Virginia Kendall Lake
Summit County, Ohio
06/99
Magicicadas mating under the canopy of a tree.
Photo taken: 06/99
Brecksville Reservation
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Magicicadas mating late in the season... Note the egg damage on the branch.
Photo taken: Late June 1999
Brecksville Reservation, Cuyahoga County, Ohio