[NatureNS] Cicada shed skin

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There are lots of Cicadas buzzing in the trees now (E Dalhousie, Kings
Co) as always at this time of year. But this is the first time I have
found a castoff nymphal skin. This one was on the foundation 15cm
above ground.

Original position: http://www.flickr.com/photos/92981528@N08/9470126087/
Flipped over: http://www.flickr.com/photos/92981528@N08/9472914956/

You can see how immature Cicadas are well adapted for their
underground life burrowing in soil:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92981528@N08/9470128793/

A post this Spring indicated there were only a few (3?) spp of Cicada
known in NS. Could anyone suggest a partial/probable ID based on this
moulted skin?

Nancy

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