In 2004 we had the big 17-year hatch year for cicadas. There are shoulder seasons for the bugs, and there are 17-year broods that hatch in alternate years.
So I wasn't altogether surprised to find this molt on our deck last weekend. We are keeping an eye out for more though - in any case it won't be as bad as it was in 2004 (or 1987, or 1970 - as it happens, I lived in the area for both of those previous hatches).
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