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Cicada eggs

Cicada eggs

Cicadas lay their eggs on branches and stems. Some species insert their eggs into these herringbone cuts, which they make on a twig.

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John Marris. 'Cicadas', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/cicadas/2/1