Of course those who live in many areas are enjoying the enchanting thirteen year cicada that joined us a few weeks ago. After living 13 years underground, cicadas are making their way through the south and Midwest , causing quite a ruckus. These insects spend most of their lives underground, nourishing themselves on roots. But then, every 13 years, they crawl to the surface, buzz around, mate, lay eggs and die - all in a matter of six weeks.
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| Thirteen year visitor; hitch hiking cicada! |
Can you imagine my surprise today; when I had a cicada attempt to hitch a ride? Upon returning to my car after a doctor appointment; I walked to the furthest part of the lot where some woods border the lot; this is where I always park. Today was very hot; so when I started the car I had to roll down the windows, now the stage is set. While moving backward, a moth flies into the car. Or so I thought it was a moth; never giving it another thought I rolled up the windows. Putting the car into drive, I make it about half-way out of the parking lot. Then this moth turned cicada starts in with their trademark noise. Inside my car it was so loud, this one cicada was getting with it. Immediately, I slammed the car into park and went into action. That darn cicada was coming out of my car! You can bet I was one determined lady. Surely I looked hysterical, opening the back door of the car, then fanning with my hands at something that surely looked imaginary from many angles! I am happy to report the cicada was extracted successfully; I got back into the car, going about my merry day.
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