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Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social

#Photography #EastCoastKin #Macro #Insect #Cicada "A Face Only a Mother Could Love"

Dog-day Cicada nymphs live underground, feeding on roots, until it's time for them to tunnel up to the surface. This newly-emerged Cicada, using its lobster-like front claws, crawls up a rusted fence post as it makes its way into a nearby tree. Shortly, it will moult, shedding its exoskeleton, making it ready to reproduce.
aug 9, 2025, 7:21 pm • 104 5

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bellatv @bellatv55.bsky.social

the mother left...

aug 10, 2025, 4:07 am • 1 0 • view
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Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social

It was time. She did her job. Now, it's on the final journey to adulthood. I like to think she's proud and happy 😉😀

aug 10, 2025, 9:50 am • 0 0 • view
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lauren e💙 @learls.bsky.social

What a cute little creature🌱🪳

aug 10, 2025, 1:20 pm • 1 0 • view
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Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social

It is, in a kind of prehistoric way! 😄

aug 10, 2025, 2:54 pm • 0 0 • view
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golden0rb.bsky.social @golden0rb.bsky.social

A mere husk of its former self

aug 9, 2025, 11:39 pm • 1 0 • view
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Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social

Soon, yes! And then it'll get wings and look a bit more conventionally "attractive" - as far as Cicadas go, anyway! 😃

aug 9, 2025, 11:50 pm • 1 0 • view
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Luis Cordoba Photographer @luiscordoba.bsky.social

beautiful❤️ !

aug 9, 2025, 8:28 pm • 1 0 • view
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Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social

Awww, thank you, Luis! 😀

aug 9, 2025, 8:45 pm • 0 0 • view