An official website of the United States government
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
| D4677-1 |
|
Image Number D4677-1 |
A "Brood X" periodical cicada waiting for its soft new wings to harden so it can fly. These cicadas live underground for 17 years feeding on roots. They emerge from the ground, climb up so they can hang, then shed their skin, revealing a new set of wings.
Photo by Stephen Ausmus.
Please visit our Image Gallery.
