Magicicada septendecim
Magicicada septendecim is a preserved specimen of the 17-year periodical cicada, also known as the Pharaoh cicada or great marsh cicada, commonly sold as an insect collectible.
Estimated value as of 2026 路 Source: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1295243528/magicicada-septendecim-17-year-locust
Fun Fact
These cicadas spend 17 years underground as nymphs before emerging en masse in a synchronized brood event that overwhelms predators through sheer numbers.
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