''Emergence'' Drawing

Part of a new series of drawings on which I am currently working on titled ``Metamorphosis``. Magicicada species spend almost the full length underground, feeding on fluids from the roots of forest trees. In the spring of their 13th or 17th year, mature cicada nymphs emerge in the springtime, synchronously and in tremendous numbers. After the prolonged developmental phase, the adults are active for only about 4 to 6 weeks. Mated females lay eggs in the stems of woody plants, within two months of the original emergence, the life cycle is complete and the adult cicadas disappear for another 13 or 17 years.

Drawing:Pastel on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:27.6 W x 39.4 H x 0 D in

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