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The Seventeen Year Cicada

2004 is an emergence year for the seventeen year cicada (Magicicada septendecim). The cicadas are numerous here around Ann Arbor, Michigan now.

2004 is an emergence year! May 29, 2004 Larvae emerge from holes in the ground This one is still pumping up its wings Now it is more pigmented In the woods the cicadas are numerous I watched a cedar waxwing eat one whole! The exuvia (empty cases) are nearby cicada exuviae Left by a bird predator? Some do not survive emergence Rest after a long wait. The final product of 17 years!