Brood II 17-year periodical cicadas (Magicicada septendecim)
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An adult 17-year periodical cicada (Magicicada septendecim) clings to a twig above its recently shed skin (exuvia) after emerging from its 17 year underground nymphal stage. Brood II 17-year periodical cicadas emerged to breed in the spring of 2013 after last being seen in 1996.
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