Aug 102014
Earlier this afternoon, I spotted a large Dogday Cicada (Tibicen canicularis) resting placidly on the railing of my front porch. I had never had the opportunity to get so close to a live cicada before. This one did not flinch when I drew my camera up close to its face. The little reddish dots on its forehead (there are three) are oscelli, primitive “eyes” that detect light.
Wow~ Those are fabulous shots!
Karin, thank you so much for your kind words!
Okay, you’ve outdone yourself this time. yikes.
Robin, is that a good yikes or a bad yikes? 🙂 I have to say that I find cicadas rather cute. I was thinking they would make great stuffed animals, even!