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100	1		_aUnited States. Department of Agriculture
245	1	4	_aThe Periodical Cicada, "the 17-year Locust"
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aU.S. Department of Agriculture leaflet no. 310
500			_aRelease date is 2019-04-20
508			_aProduced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images made available by The Internet Archive
520			_a"The Periodical Cicada, 'the 17-year Locust'" is a scientific publication produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, likely written in the mid-20th century. This pamphlet provides an in-depth exploration of periodical cicadas, particularly focusing on their unique life cycle that alternates between 17 and 13 years, along with their cultural significance and misconceptions surrounding them. The booklet details the fascinating lifecycle of the periodical cicada, beginning with their underground existence as nymphs that last over a decade before emerging en masse to mate and lay eggs. It emphasizes the dramatic transformation from nymph to adult and the cicadas' characteristic mating calls that fill the spring air. Furthermore, it addresses common myths about cicadas, clarifying their ecological role and the minimal damage they cause to plants. With practical information on managing cicada-induced damage to young trees and the natural predators of cicadas, this publication serves as a valuable resource for understanding these intriguing insects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPeriodical cicada
830		0	_aU.S. Department of Agriculture leaflet no. 310
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59315
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