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Published: 2007-09-17 21:52:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 2422; Favourites: 29; Downloads: 0
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After waiting 17 years below ground, this particular species of cicada finds its way to the surface, climbs up the nearest tree and crawls out of its skin so it can spread out its wings, start singing and try to find a mate. The noise is so loud it's deafening, and you see hundereds on every tree for the few weeks that they are out.Many people think they are rather disgusting looking, but I think they are facinating.
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they are fascinating, but they are also annoying. i live in the southeastern corner of the united states, and they are very annoying. especially when you're taking your dogs out to pee, and one of them tries to eat it, and it flies straight at you lol. but this is an amazing shot!
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haha, I know what you mean!
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Awesome, awesome shot~ I used to always find their shells on the trees at my grandma's house when I was younger; I used to like putting them on people's shoulders and seeing how long it would take for them to notice bahaha. I also remember being soooooo excited when I finally got to see one of this little buggers coming out of their shell for the first time. It was so fascinating.
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Honestly? I thought you photoshopped wings onto a frog! Amazing!
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They look quite cute actually, almost like something out of a fantasy story/art.
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great shot, love that bright green.
and yeah, i always thought it was a little odd how so many people don't like these little guys, i always thought they were kinda cute
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Thanks! Yeah they have their cute qualities.
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this is great i like how neon green he is.. i remember finding the skins attached to trees at home all the time.. use to bring them in and leave them on my moms bed.. ahha .. she hates bugs 
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Haha, that's awesome!
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Thank you! Glad you like.
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interesting creature, great shot
more resolution would have been nice though
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thanks, hey do you know of any insect groups on DA?
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'fraid not, im in 2 wildlife groups and quite alot of the stuff on there is insects though, it would be nice to have an insect group
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great shot! he is so bright!
i saw a show about these guys, they are amazing! one of the reasons i;m studying science! i want answers for these wierd happenings!
cant wait to see more from ya
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Awesome! Yay for entomology!
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Very interesting bug, I love it's unique green color. Very nice shot
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haha thanks! I'm thinking about doing a row of them in 4 or 5 different stages on photoshop because I took about 30 pics.
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Where did you take them?
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it was in a school park in chicago, I don't remember where exactly.
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How in the heck did you come across it?
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there were hundreds around, I just happened to notice this one coming out of its skin.
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I have never had the chance to see one.
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such a rare shot. that is amazing. i didnt think they were that vibrant.
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actually they turn blackish with red eyes and orange on their wings after a while... It's weird!
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thats what i thought... i didnt know they came out so green
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Agreed, I think they are fascinating as well.....crazy....17 years under ground
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yeah bugs that are almost as old as my sister. It's weird.
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I know, just this side of insanity
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Haha just imagine bugs and bug shells everywhere with loud hissing noises.
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Now thats a magic moment right there,..and it looks even more magical thanks to your photographic prowess!
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you know I notice you are usually one of the first people to look at my photos! Good timing. Thanks also!!
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What, me refresh my Message Centre constantly until I have something to reply to? Never.
No problem.
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