Iowa Cicada

I’m feeling nostalgia for the summer already…

Sweet photo!!

Love the composition! Could those wings be any kewler???

Excellent! Sweet picture, Ben! I thought it looked familiar…

Nice
And if you want an EZ one to tie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsrdIRpSIPM
We have 2 varieties in Virginia, an “annual” cicada with green legs and black eyes, and the periodic with orange legs and red eyes - The periodic is due in some areas next year!
http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/444/444-276/444-276.html
I am looking forward to tying some and seeing if the smallies will co-operate this summer…

Thanks guys. Yeah Dave, you flipped the light switch on :slight_smile: Nice pic