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catnapper5 Elma, NY Aug 20, 2007

Had found this bug hanging out on the back of a car tire, it is quit large, it's insides are gone...........it's just a shell. It has pinchers on the front of it, and was wondering if it was known to pinch humans. I had never seen an insect like this in my life, and was also wondering were they usualy hang out

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ceejaytown The Woodlands, TX(Zone 9a) Aug 20, 2007

I believe that is the molt of a cicada. When it comes out of the ground, it emerges from this exoskeleton to become an adult. Here's more information on them:
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/steincarter/cicadas.htm

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OldNed Merritt Island, FL(Zone 10a) Aug 20, 2007

This is your year for the 17-year cycle critters in NY

....you can even buy a shirt....

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ceejaytown The Woodlands, TX(Zone 9a) Aug 20, 2007

Quoting:
I had never seen an insect like this in my life.

Well, it appears you're going to see lots of them! LOL!! Thanks, OldNed.

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