A cicada from the Brood X spawn a couple of years ago.
The story does not have a happy ending. Tragedy struck ten seconds after this picture was taken when he was snatched and gobbled up by a robin.
I'll clap and vote for this fine ultra clear shot but I'll also clap for the Robin. Really don't like these critters. Have to agree with Robert. Never seen one with so much color. Well done.
All that color and shine, he's freshly hatched. Lovely sweeping grain in the wood naturally goes with such a fun subject too. Good shot, interresting creatures that they are.
Snatched and gobbled up by a robin? After posing so pretty for you? Surely you had a funeral for him and since the body was not present, perhaps a memorial service? That is an AWESOME capture, my friend. I had no idea a circada was built like that. His structure reminds me a Sherman tank. The detail and color is super. I'm keeping this one at least to remind myself of God's awesome creative power.
Thks for posting.
Pat