I found this Cicada after it emerged from underground. It was starting it's last stage of life to break free of it's shell casing. Nature wonder!


Size: 6000px × 7200px
Location: Timberville Virginia USA
Photo credit: © David E Lester / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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