February 2023

Another day with Flicky. Her damaged wings ruled out flying, but there’s still a great deal I don’t know about what goes on once the singing stops and the season ends. I spent time reading about how best to care for her. Normally, if I found a cicada, I’d have... Continue reading

Flicky! A female Floury Baker cicada (Aleeta curvicosta) with badly damaged wings. Flying wasn’t going to happen, but I wanted to do what I could to keep her comfortable. I already knew the species before finding her. This was the beginning of ten rather memorable days with a little cicada.... Continue reading