The GiantForest Cicada is a largeand very noisy member of the family. Thwey appear with the first rains after spending years in the grouynd piercing t

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The GiantForest Cicada is a largeand very noisy member of the family. Thwey appear with the first rains after spending years in the grouynd piercing tree roots for their sap. The adults have a much shorter lifespan

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Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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