Pharaoh Cicada SWAG It belongs to the Erebidae

It belongs to the Erebidae family and its wings feature vibrant patterns of orange

This particular specimen comes in a compact 5" x 5" frame for display

this hawkmoth serves as a minor pest to beehives and crops

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at the Milledge Fountain in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta

Pharaoh Cicada SWAG It belongs to the ErebidaePharaoh 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