Sean here
File under –
Awkward moments in nature - umm excuse me, I’m changing.
I was quite thrilled to come across this semi molting. For me, a first and I was happy to witness nature in action, albeit uber slow action.
Personally, I enjoy the “sounds of summer”. There is a rhythm to a semi orchestra that is quite soothing.
Fun facts –
They spend most of their lives underground, only to emerge briefly as adults to mate” Cicadas are found worldwide, and on every continent except Antarctica
The reason cicadas don’t annoy themselves or go deaf while calling is because they can “switch off” their hearing.