Emerging Cicada

[jriepe]

This first image is of the cicada as the shedding of the old shell has just begun

Here he/she is coming out of the shell

After coming out of old shell he/she is letting the warm sun dry itself out so it can fly away

Jerry

 

[ishafizan]

awesome!

 

[ChefCanon]

#2 is such an interesting and unique shot. Love them.

 

[davesnothere11]

Very nice!
#2 is my favorite.

 

[orionmystery]

Great series....love watching emergence. Haven't found any though lately.

 

[jriepe]

Thanks all for commenting. I've seen them in the process of shedding their skin a few times but didn't see any this past summer season. Saw many Cicadas but didn't catch any in this stage.

Jerry

 

[Joel_W]

Just an outstanding set of pictures.

 

[jriepe]

Just an outstanding set of pictures.

Thanks Joel. It's much appreciated. I have gotten into the practice during the summer months of keeping my camera ready and not too far away whenever I'm doing yard work.

Jerry