Pharaoh Cicada t and parts of the Russian

and parts of the Russian Far East

this butterfly adds a touch of elegance and beauty to any space

or the peacock butterfly

Japan (from Hokkaido to the Yaeyama Islands)

Enoplotrupes sharpi is a member of the earth-boring dung beetle family

Pharaoh Cicada t and parts of the RussianPharaoh Cicada, also known as Magicicada septendecim, is a North American species of periodical cicada with a unique 17 year life cycle. As nymphs, they spend most of their lives underground, feeding on root fluids. Once they reach their 17th year, they emerge in large numbers to molt into adults, mate, and eventually die. This synchronized emergence overwhelms predators and ensures the species' survival. During their brief above ground period in late