
GREAT LAKES CICADA PAGE
NYMPHS & EXUVIAE
The following image galleries were taken in Sandusky County, Ohio unless otherwise noted in the descriptions.
This nymph has left his underground life to live a short adult life in the canopy of trees. Birchard Park Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Neotibicen nymphs begin appearing in late June and their emergence can last into mid-September. St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Neotibicens rarely emerge in large numbers but it does happen occasionally. Photograph taken 08/00 Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Carey Wyandot County, Ohio
Nymph climbing a fence.
Nymph on a fence.
Nymph reaching the top of a fence.
Nymph clinging to pine bark. St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
A nymph at rest. St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Nymph resting on a fence post.
Nymphs will choose any suitable support to eclose.
Nymph ascending into a tree. Birchard Park Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
This nymph was found on a hot summer evening in July. Birchard Park Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Note the design of the nymph's front legs which are meant for sub-terrain life. Birchard Park Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Nymph walking across pavement. St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Discarded cast skins can remain clung to a tree many months after the adult has passed away.
A shell clung to a tree branch. Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 07/14 Schedel Arboretum and Gardens Elmore Ottawa County, Ohio
The hollow opening in the back of a cicada shell. Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
A shell clung to a tree in my back yard. Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
The bronze color of cicada shells can look radiant in the summer sun. Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
You'd be surprised on how many cicadas are probably living under your feet or in your own yard. Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
Some species of Neotibicen prefer conifer trees. Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
Most cicada nymphs live only a couple of inches below the surface of the ground. Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
I've found shells clung to the side of my house. Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
You know its summer when you see the first cicada exuviae clinging to a tree! Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
Most cicada nymphs emerge overnight since darkness is safer for them. Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
Note the wing pads on the side of this shell. Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
Cicada shells are often found just a few feet from the ground but also can be found high up into the trees! Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
Exuviae on a pine tree. Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
Some shells are so firmly anchored that they can remain in position until the following spring. Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
A nymph at the base of a tree. St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
A lone cicada shell.
This nymph was walking across the soil. Photograph taken - 2000 Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Carey Wyandot County, Ohio
Cemeteries are great locations to locate Neotibicen spp. Many trees are old and undisturbed. Photograph taken - 2000 Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Carey Wyandot County, Ohio
This nymph was located during mid-day. Photograph taken - 2000 Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Carey Wyandot County, Ohio
A nymph locating a secure location to eclose. Photograph taken - 2000 Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Carey Wyandot County, Ohio
This nymph is ready to molt. St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken - 2000 Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Carey Wyandot County, Ohio
A good year for the Neotibicen. I observed hundreds of shells on the surrounding trees! Photograph taken - 2000 Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Carey Wyandot County, Ohio
Photograph taken - 2000 Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Carey Wyandot County, Ohio
Cicada nymph climbing a tree. Photograph taken: 07/00 Our Lady of the Pines Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Some climb but a few inches. Photograph taken: 07/00 Our Lady of the Pines Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Some climb over twenty feet into a tree! Photograph taken: 07/00 Our Lady of the Pines Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Most prefer the tree trunk. Others like the branches or leaves. Photograph taken: 07/00 Our Lady of the Pines Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Neotibicens are believed to take between 2 to 5 years to mature underground. Photograph taken: 07/00 Our Lady of the Pines Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2016 Findley State Park Lorain County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2016 St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2016 St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2016 St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2016 Our Lady of the Pines Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2016 Our Lady of the Pines Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2016 Our Lady of the Pines Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2016 Our Lady of the Pines Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2016 Green Creek Township Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2019 St. Joseph Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2019 St. Joseph Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2019 St. Joseph Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2019 St. Joseph Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2019 St. Joseph Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2019 St. Joseph Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2019 St. Joseph Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2019 St. Joseph Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2019 St. Joseph Cemetery Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2021 Terra Community College Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2021 Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Spiegel Grove State Park Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2021 Terra Community College Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2021 Terra Community College Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2021 Our Lady of the Pines Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2021 Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Spiegel Grove State Park Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2021 Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Spiegel Grove State Park Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2021 Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Spiegel Grove State Park Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Photograph taken 2021 Our Lady of the Pines Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio