Adult cicada holding onto its exoskeleton while its wings develop. This is a critical stage in its development as the wings are easily deformed if they contact another object. The color of the adult will darken to black after this. Click on the image for a larger view.
Category Archives: City Nature
Transformed
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Metamorphosis
A small security light illuminates the nocturnal emergence of a cicada from its underground-living shell to its new flying and tree-dwelling form. Click on the image for a larger view.
Brood X
Cicadas from brood X are emerging in the city. This cohort began their journey 17 years ago. Scientists estimate that up to 1.4 million of these insects will emerge per acre. Click on the image for a larger view.
Rock Creek
Rock Creek at Lauzun’s Legion Bridge at the P Street Beach. Click on the image for a larger view.
The Fallen
Defaced
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Violets
Violets blooming in Soapstone Valley. Click on the image for a larger view.
