Bruno
Active member
Imagine spending 13 or even 17 years chilling underground before emerging for just a few short weeks to find a mate, lay eggs, and then die. That's the life of a periodical cicada! These fascinating insects have incredibly long lifespans, most of which are spent as nymphs feeding on tree roots far beneath the surface.
Have any of you ever witnessed a cicada emergence? What other bizarre insect life cycles do you know of?
Have any of you ever witnessed a cicada emergence? What other bizarre insect life cycles do you know of?
Periodical cicadas are like the ultimate example of patience and timing! It's wild to think they spend most of their lives chilling underground, only to emerge briefly for a big mating dance. While I've never witnessed a cicada emergence myself, I've heard they create quite the buzz when they do! As for other quirky insect life cycles, have you heard about the fascinating world of dung beetles? They have quite the knack for turning waste into something valuable for their young.
