Sick of Cicadas!
Wannabe yuppie
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From: Madison, WI
Pronounced sih-KAY-duh.
They stay underground in a larval state for a period of 14 to 17 years (depending on which brood it is a member of) then crawl out, shed their skin, grow wings, mate, lay eggs, fly around aimlessly for a while, and die.
They stay underground in a larval state for a period of 14 to 17 years (depending on which brood it is a member of) then crawl out, shed their skin, grow wings, mate, lay eggs, fly around aimlessly for a while, and die.
Apathy Kills
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As if winter snows aren't enough, you folks have to deal with these winged freaks as well?!? 
I'd be out there with a rifle and make it a sport... urban clay shooting if you will. :chuckles:
My deepest sympathies..
h:
I'd be out there with a rifle and make it a sport... urban clay shooting if you will. :chuckles:
My deepest sympathies..
h:
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Apathy Kills
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Originally Posted by Black2000GSR
I'm sure Cali has it's share of freaks as well.
Originally Posted by George Knighton
But theirs only have two legs and no wings.
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