Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Cicada

Swamp Cicada (Neotibicen tibicen) orbits a butternut hickory nut.

mthew

2 responses to “Cicada”

  1. Chuck McAlexander

    I don’t know why but cicadas have always struck me as ugly bugs. I love their sound and would miss it if they were gone, but I don’t need to see them. (I’m complaining about the bug, not the post)

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    1. mthew

      A bit ungainly, but redeemed by their sagacity.

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