In the serene woods of Virginia, a remarkable spectacle unfolds as a red-eyed 17-year cicada completes its metamorphosis.

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Size: 4000px × 6000px
Location: Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Photo credit: © Jerry Regis / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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