tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post3501109488631191909..comments2023-10-23T15:56:58.357-04:00Comments on Nature remains.: Emergencenina at Nature Remains.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07888238636692649668noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-28672038215543266292008-06-03T21:16:00.000-04:002008-06-03T21:16:00.000-04:00All I can say is "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"All I can say is "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-27881815911050845882008-05-31T04:48:00.000-04:002008-05-31T04:48:00.000-04:00Not here; not this year. Next year, I think. Act...Not here; not this year. Next year, I think. Actually, I photographed one periodic cicada molting last year. That photo provoked a bit of interest among cicada aficionados when I posted it on BugGuide because it was two years early. <BR/><BR/>Great shots, Nina.Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374936227735741953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-21770905085460030312008-05-29T21:30:00.000-04:002008-05-29T21:30:00.000-04:00I haven't seena any around here yet. I must say I...I haven't seena any around here yet. I must say I wouldn't eat one unless I was starving. I cringe just thinking of the crunch between my teeth. UGHLisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-43216673183403308842008-05-29T14:12:00.000-04:002008-05-29T14:12:00.000-04:00I have missed my visits and need to make time afte...I have missed my visits and need to make time after Sky Watch to catch up. I will be back then.<BR/><BR/>TomTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167792394551286975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-64371769737543642382008-05-29T11:30:00.000-04:002008-05-29T11:30:00.000-04:00The broods are just to our north, east, and west, ...The broods are just to our north, east, and west, but none in our county in western NC.<BR/><BR/>I find cicadas fascinating. I was smitten when I was 10 and first heard the unbelievably loud noise. I loved the exoskeletons I found on the trees. What an exciting time.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-36410759596845326332008-05-29T10:35:00.000-04:002008-05-29T10:35:00.000-04:00I'm sorry, but I have a disdain for those ugly ins...I'm sorry, but I have a disdain for those ugly insects. They make a lot of noise and aren't lookers either. However, as seen in Planet Earth, they do hold a critical role in the ecosystem and it must be kind of cool to see them in such numbers at once.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-12213041871728678042008-05-29T07:46:00.000-04:002008-05-29T07:46:00.000-04:00That looks pretty close to me - but I didn't think...That looks pretty close to me - but I didn't think this was our year - and haven't read anything about it...I hope not. I DON'T enjoy them!The Birdladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712686748252506783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-30871281148900147732008-05-29T07:18:00.000-04:002008-05-29T07:18:00.000-04:00Nina:I'm so jealous! I live too far east to have ...Nina:<BR/><BR/>I'm so jealous! I live too far east to have gotten Brood X 4 years ago, so I was psyched to realize I live in the heart of Brood XIV -land. I have been anticipating the emergence of "my" cicadas for the last two years, and I haven't had any yet.<BR/><BR/>Everybody says I am crazy to want them, but I think they are cool. For one thing, they will be great Purple Martin food, plus they are neat in their own way. I'm afraid that I won't have many here though, because up until about 20 years ago, my yard and all the property around me was farmland - not a lot of older trees. I still have hope, though!<BR/><BR/>~KathiKathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186814675058675885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-63661689267996543932008-05-29T06:56:00.000-04:002008-05-29T06:56:00.000-04:00Apparently they serve a purpose, too.As they emerg...Apparently they serve a purpose, too.<BR/>As they emerge from the ground, their holes aerate the soil. <BR/>They make good bird food! (Can you imagine a bird's reaction to finding one?!)<BR/>And their decomposing bodies add nitrogen to the topsoil.<BR/><BR/>And as far as their appearance goes--I think they're beautiful too.<BR/>I could do without the red eyes, but the wings are like stained glass windows!nina at Nature Remains.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07888238636692649668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-87640164751620998242008-05-29T06:32:00.000-04:002008-05-29T06:32:00.000-04:00Just look at those transparent wings. At first gla...Just look at those transparent wings. At first glance, you might say an ugly little thing, but when you look more closely, there is beauty.bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658103343742852411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-78753092789907112992008-05-29T01:55:00.000-04:002008-05-29T01:55:00.000-04:00Nina, a sound I grew up with but didn't know the s...Nina, a sound I grew up with but didn't know the source. I love your blog so I've nominated you for an award. Find the info here: <BR/>http://coronadetucson.blogspot.com/2008/05/blogging-award-from-texas-travelers.htmlKathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-72264880540039187972008-05-28T22:47:00.000-04:002008-05-28T22:47:00.000-04:00No. Don't wanna see 'em. I'm not looking.I haven...No. Don't wanna see 'em. I'm not looking.<BR/>I haven't seen any in our yard yet. Hopefully we aren't in one of the zones. <BR/>Knock on wood. (hitting head against desk)Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-40282143232448393262008-05-28T22:23:00.000-04:002008-05-28T22:23:00.000-04:00Well what can I say...my first time being up close...Well what can I say...my first time being up close and personal to a cicada!Great photos!Naturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757093280387768593.post-49151123110625459872008-05-28T22:03:00.000-04:002008-05-28T22:03:00.000-04:00VERY cool! We had them last year, and were just r...VERY cool! We had them last year, and were just reminiscing about them at work the other day! <BR/><BR/>I really like cicadas!Dave Coulterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12613987836803392641noreply@blogger.com