CLOSED: Outer shell of bug, split down the back.

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MIBUG Taylor, MI Sep 03, 2009

Found on a Maple tree in Detroit Michigan. 09/02/09. There were about ten of these "shells" around, and latched onto the tree. Looks like what ever bug it is, split the back of the shell, and departed. Leaving the shell still attached to the tree.

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Sep 03, 2009

These are the 'shells' of cicada nymphs. After spending several years (up to 17 years in Magicicada sp.) underground feeding on tree roots, they tunnel to the surface, climb a convenient object, and shed their exoskeleton. See http://tinyurl.com/mpx93w for some images.

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Lily_love Central, AL(Zone 7b) Sep 03, 2009

That's very interesting! Thank you.

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MIBUG Taylor, MI Sep 03, 2009

Thank you for clarifying! I have a 5 yo that is taking the shells to school tomorrow for show and tell!

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