Exoskeleton of a molted cicada in Lick Creek ParkLick Creek: Background Notes. College Station, Texas

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The image shows an exoskeleton of a molted cicada hanging from a tree branch. The cicada's body is orange-brown and appears to be made of a hard, chitinous material. It has two large eyes and six legs, with its front legs being longer than the others.

The cicada's wings are not visible in this image, but they are likely folded underneath its body. Its antennae are long and thin, extending outward from its head.

The background of the image is out of focus, but it appears to be a tree branch or trunk. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the cicada has recently molted and is now hanging from the tree in search of food or shelter.

**Key Features:**

* **Body Color:** Orange-brown
* **Body Material:** Hard, chitinous material
* **Eyes:** Large, two in number
* **Legs:** Six legs, with front legs being longer than others
* **Wings:** Not visible, likely folded underneath body
* **Antennae:** Long and thin, extending outward from head
* **Background:** Out of focus, appears to be a tree branch or trunk

**Overall Impression:**

The image suggests that the cicada has recently molted and is now hanging from the tree in search of food or shelter. The hard, chitinous material of its body and the long, thin antennae suggest that it is an adult cicada. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Esqueleto de una cícada en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 9, 2011. La imagen muestra un esqueleto de una cícada muda colgando de una rama del árbol. El cuerpo de la cicada es naranja-marrón y parece estar hecho de un material duro y quitinoso. Tiene dos grandes ojos y seis patas, con sus patas delanteras más largas que las otras. Las alas de la cicada no son visibles en esta imagen, pero es probable que estén dobladas debajo de su cuerpo. Sus antenas son largas y delgadas, extendiéndose hacia afuera desde su cabeza. El fondo de la imagen está desenfocado, pero parece ser una rama o tronco del árbol. La atmósfera general de la imagen sugiere que la cicada se ha mudado recientemente y ahora está colgando del árbol en busca de comida o refugio. **Características clave:** * **Color del cuerpo:** Naranja-marrón * **Material del cuerpo:** Material duro y quitinoso * **Ojos:** Grandes, dos en número * **Patas:** Seis patas, con las patas delanteras más largas que otras * **Alas:** No visible, probablemente dobladas debajo del cuerpo * **Antenas:** Largas y delgadas, extendiéndose hacia afuera desde la cabeza * **Fondo:** Desenfocado, parece ser una rama o tronco del árbol **Impresión general:** La imagen sugiere que la cicada se ha mudado recientemente y ahora está colgando del árbol en busca de comida o refugio. El material duro y quitinoso de su cuerpo y las antenas largas y delgadas sugieren que es una cicada adulta. – Spanish translation

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