So if you're anywhere in the eastern US, you might have heard about the emerging cicadas that are coming out from under tree roots to mate after sustaining on tree root sap for 17 years.

My locale is smack in the middle of Brood X, one of the largest cicada swarms, last seen above ground in 2004. So I went out this morning and put my 40mm micro lens to good work. Millions will emerge over the next 2-6 weeks.

If insects creep you out, stop now.

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