Saturday, June 29, 2013

Periodical 17-Year Cicada, New Branford, Connecticut

Brood II Magicicada septendecims
This Brood will not be seen again until 2030!

Magicicada septendecim ovapositing in a tree branch

Mature M. septendecim on a tree branch with numerous ovapositing scars in the bark

M. septendecim exit holes

M. septendecim discarded exuia

Mature M. septendecims congregate on the trunk of a young Maple tree

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MAGICICADA SEPTENDECIM MALE









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