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17-AUG-2007 Jack Hoying

Cicada Shell

Fort Loramie, Ohio

A cicada shell left after the molting process

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro
1/5s f/16.0 at 105.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Eloine 24-Oct-2007 06:26
I always wonder how do they get their feet out!?
Laura Milholland02-Sep-2007 03:17
Very nicely shot, and yes, I have to say "eeeeew"!!
Steve Thuman20-Aug-2007 13:33
Great close-up!
Paul Milholland19-Aug-2007 15:47
Wonderfully creepy shot, Jack.
Bob B.18-Aug-2007 21:07
Nice close up of this cast skin. v
Mark Krauss18-Aug-2007 16:33
Neat shot Jack! As I'm nearly phobic when it comes to insects, my first experience with a cicada husk is burned into my memory!
Pam Haley - FrogHouse Photo18-Aug-2007 12:49
It goes look like a cast off suit of armor! Great shot!
Dirck Brinckerhoff18-Aug-2007 06:07
looks almost like a suit of armor. Very nicely done.
Guest 18-Aug-2007 05:41
Neat shot Jack
Debbie Blackburn Beierle18-Aug-2007 05:29
Excellent detail! V
fotabug18-Aug-2007 04:43
They appear all over during this time, don't they? Excellent detail.
DB Hans18-Aug-2007 03:54
Nice shot. Ours have been very active also. My daughter goes out and brings back handfuls of these. Well photographed.
Guest 18-Aug-2007 03:16
Terrific job Jack - it's fascinating to see.
Guest 18-Aug-2007 02:21
OMG!! Now this is something you don't see everyday! Outstanding shot! Thumbs up!
Bea.18-Aug-2007 01:56
Great shot Jack. It's fascinating to sit and watch the whole skin shedding.
Guest 18-Aug-2007 01:40
It is amazing that they evolve and leave behind what looks like the entire outer body!