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19-AUG-2006 Click pic to return to gallery

Dogday Harvestfly-Exoskeleton

My yard, Adams Co. PA

Tibicen canicularis


In the Summer of their third year, the nymphs will crawl out of the ground and start climbing the host tree. Partway up, the nymph will get rid of its exoskeleton (outer skin).


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Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik05-Jul-2007 22:05
This is one cool exoskeleton! Fantastic image. S&L
Carole Stevens19-Aug-2006 20:54
Great find Ive never heard of these, what a find Bob!