Dog Day Cicadas claw their way out of the ground every 2-5 years. Called Dog Day Cicadas because they come out of the ground in the dog days of summer (July - August).
Then they climb up on branches and twigs and shed their shells.
Spotted on one of my friends plants today.
There were a lot of photo ops today.
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They are rather ugly, aren't they?! But I must admit I do like hearing them in August. July would be a little early here, however with all the crazy weather, it wouldn't surprise me if they came early. Good shot!
@bkbinthecity@edorreandresen Thank you! I looked at my Crepe Myrtle tree this afternoon and it appears that many, many have came out of the ground at our house. Hoping they do not ruin our trees and bushes.
@olivetreeann Thank you, Ann. Yes, they are a bit on the ugly side. I liked hearing them,then I read that they can be destructive, feeding on the roots while underground and then laying their eggs in the trees and bushes (the bark, limbs, whatever). It has gotten really hot here, I think that is why they came out at the first part of July.
