http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/ Dedicated to cicadas, the most amazing insects in the world. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:25:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-65102 Jennifer Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:27:35 +0000 http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/#comment-65102 OK - so an emergence lasts 4 (to 6) weeks. What does tht mean, exactly?Our cicadas have been around for about a week, with tons of the shells clinging to everything at this point, and seemingly fewer live insects than shells. We are planning a community Garden Walk 4 weeks from now. If we clean up all the shells in the next couple of weeks, should we expect to have lots more shells / bodies to clean up in 4 weeks? OK – so an emergence lasts 4 (to 6) weeks. What does tht mean, exactly?Our cicadas have been around for about a week, with tons of the shells clinging to everything at this point, and seemingly fewer live insects than shells. We are planning a community Garden Walk 4 weeks from now. If we clean up all the shells in the next couple of weeks, should we expect to have lots more shells / bodies to clean up in 4 weeks?

]]> http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-65101 Dan Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:12:11 +0000 http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/#comment-65101 4 weeks, and yes. http://www.cicadamania.com/faq.html#a18 4 weeks, and yes. http://www.cicadamania.com/faq.html#a18

]]> http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-65100 Jennifer Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:09:34 +0000 http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/#comment-65100 How long (how many weeks) will the 17 year cicadas be around once they start emerging en masse? Will they continue to emerge after the initial "invasion"? How long (how many weeks) will the 17 year cicadas be around once they start emerging en masse? Will they continue to emerge after the initial “invasion”?

]]> http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-64905 Dan Sat, 28 May 2011 21:26:07 +0000 http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/#comment-64905 send a photo to cicadamania@gmail.com send a photo to cicadamania@gmail.com

]]> http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-64902 Lonnie Sat, 28 May 2011 21:06:26 +0000 http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/#comment-64902 I caught a cicada with the shape of a white bow on its stomach. I can't find any reference to this. I caught a cicada with the shape of a white bow on its stomach.
I can’t find any reference to this.

]]> http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-61246 Dan Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:56:59 +0000 http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/#comment-61246 Robi, Probably an Okanakana or Tibicen. Check out the cicada links on this page http://www.musicofnature.com/songsofinsects/iframes/specieslist.html and see if they're what you're looking for. Robi, Probably an Okanakana or Tibicen. Check out the cicada links on this page http://www.musicofnature.com/songsofinsects/iframes/specieslist.html and see if they’re what you’re looking for.

]]> http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-61245 robi Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:35:01 +0000 http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/#comment-61245 i want the sound of minnesota cicada but cant find it anywhere...any clues? i want the sound of minnesota cicada but cant find it anywhere…any clues?

]]> http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-61210 Amy Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:47:56 +0000 http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/#comment-61210 My 6 yr. old daughter and I found what I assume is an annual cicada (green eyes and limbs)today in our yard. We watched for a while and then came in to research. Thanks for all of the info. I remember a huge emergence of cicadas when I was a child and look forward to sharing the experience with my kids! My 6 yr. old daughter and I found what I assume is an annual cicada (green eyes and limbs)today in our yard. We watched for a while and then came in to research. Thanks for all of the info. I remember a huge emergence of cicadas when I was a child and look forward to sharing the experience with my kids!

]]> http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-60956 Susannah Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:52:27 +0000 http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/#comment-60956 I think these facts are sooooooooooo interesting!!!:) I think these facts are sooooooooooo interesting!!!:)

]]> http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-59994 Dan Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:36:07 +0000 http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/04/20/the-most-interesting-17-year-cicada-facts/#comment-59994 Marsha -- it is odd to find one 2 years later. Usually straggling (when a periodic cicada emerges early or later) happens one year later or 4 years prior. But nothings seems impossible. Marsha — it is odd to find one 2 years later. Usually straggling (when a periodic cicada emerges early or later) happens one year later or 4 years prior. But nothings seems impossible.

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