June 08, 2021

HAPPY "TO BE BACK" TUESDAY and the ALIEN INVASION

While the ZH was trying to fix her my blog, correction: I mean while the ZH turned to a good friend [who had many more smarts than she does] to fix her my blog, I would lazily sit at my window watching the world go by.  THANK YOU GOOD FRIEND.  However, while peacefully enjoying the view and watching the sun strike the buildings here and there ~ 


We were attacked by invading aliens.  And I am not referring to the aliens who had taken over and messed up her my blog.  That's a whole different story.  I ran, over hill and dale [just an expression] and hid in the closet until she came to find me and shared the story with me about the "alien invasion" which I share below ~ read on if you dare!  BEWARE the alien image photo, cats in particular, your furs will stand on end and your tail grow large, do not say you were not warned!  And clawing the monitor is not allowed.


As told to me by the Zoolatry Human.  "June, little one ~ this "alien" on your window whiffing screen is called a CICADA and yes, it may look a bit scary to you, but it is not.  In fact, if you were an outdoor kitty, you would probably enjoy munching on a few of them ~ many dogs and cats do, though they will get upset tummies if they eat too many.  And don't let this surprise you, but lots of humans enjoy eating them as well, in many different recipes!  They're said to be quite good and very nutritious for those who can handle "bug eating".  No doubt if one were able to get inside with us, you'd have tons of fun chasing it around!  They arrived here just a few weeks ago and will probably leave in just a couple more weeks ~ but here is something very interesting ~ they will not be back for 17 years, not until the year 2030.  Amazing, mmm.  They stay underground for seventeen years!  You will be 10-years old the next time they appear on earth and I will be ___, well, that's not open for discussion.  One CICADA is about the size of a human thumb ~ not quite as big as your paw, but almost.  The CICADA'S that are visiting here now are Brood X and they are the largest and most widespread brood in the United States covering about fifteen states from the East and Northeast into the Midwest.  There are trillions of them right now ... yes, with a "T" ... trillions, and when they get romantic, which is the reason they're here, their music can reach to 100-decibels ... it is overpowering in many urban and suburban neighborhoods.  As they complete their cycle of life, the dried shells fall off and cover sidewalks, plants and trees, auto's and more ... watch out: one may drop on you!  But never mind, they are harmless ... not alien or scary at all really, but quite fascinating.  Another of life's small mysteries ... if you'd like to know a little more about the Brood X Cicada, CLICK HERE.  You'll even find recipes!





25 comments:

  1. Well, you were not MIA for long. We kitties like to chase bugs but humans don't seem to like having bugs around at all. Keep a close eye on them!

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  2. cicades are edible? really? wow we are on the way for a snack now ;O)

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  3. I had heard there is a mass invasion of cicadas in the USA. I think I will pass on eating them though. I am a bit puzzled though if you could check with ZH. If they won't be back for 17 years won't that be 2038 and you will be your age+ 17 not 10.

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  4. bra ha ha, most of us will be in the ground in 17 years. or a nursing home with no internet access, i will if still above the grass be 93 so I might make it. your cicada candace is adorable. i bet that was scary Dear Juney Bug... blogger is changing daily and will continue to..

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  5. We're supposed to get a lot of those cicadas around here too, June.

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  6. Your blog header for June look fabulous, Juney! No way would I want a cicada buzzing around me. I hate bugs!

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  7. We've heard of the cicada invasion. Honestly, though, with everything that's happened in 2020-21, an actual alien invasion wouldn't be a surprise. We'll pass on eating those bugs, though. Shudder.

    Anyway, we're glad your blog issues have been resolved! :-)

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  8. We don't have those little buggers here sweet June, I hear were lucky like that!

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  9. We don't have those here and I'm happy about that. Harmless but noisy.

    I'm glad you got your blot fixed.

    Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. ♥

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  10. We've heard about those cicadas but don't have any around here. You're lucky you don't have a yard because we've heard they make quite a mess.

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  11. Here in Missouri we didn't we didn't get the 17 year blast. But we do have annual cicadas that screech at us every summer. We like to eat them even though Mom doesn't like the idea.

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  12. We haven't seen any of those here but we have plenty of big bugs and don't need any new ones.

    The Florida Furkids

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  13. We usually get a few cicadas around here in mid summer. They're not the 17 year kind, though.

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  14. We get cicadas every year, but so far haven't been infested as predicted.
    Junie, they are bugs, and you'd probably like to crunch on one!

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  15. So far we have not seen any of those creatures, though we have seen some in the past...and a whole lot more when we used to visit the Washington DC area regularly.
    We'll be ancient, very ancient, next time they appear...

    Its great to have gotten your blog fixed.

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  16. Yikes! I am glad we don't have those around here. XO

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  17. We are so happy ZH found help to get your blog back on track June!! We are also glad the cicadas haven't found their way to the west coast(it stays pretty chilly here, so we may get lucky!).
    xoxo,
    Rosy and the Gang

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  18. It would take me 17 years to swallow that thing.

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  19. What a pawsome view you have! I've heard about that cicada invasion. Happy they haven't reached Vermont...yet!

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  20. The blog looks great and we sure hope all is well now. That view from the window is pawsome, June!!! We haven't seen any of those cicadas yet in our area, but we have seen some like them in past years. We like to catch them in our mouths as they fly by. Mom heard on the news the other day that for peeps that have allergies to shellFISH, the same reaction can happen when eating those cicadas.

    Glad to see you back.

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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  21. I don't like that thing and hope it is gone soon.

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  22. Purrsonally, we don't have Cicadas, but we do know all about computer bugs and we have these HORRIBLE Pine Beetles. between them and the forest fires and unrestricted logging the wonderful trees in our area are disappearing! One of the last old growth forests is being cut down not too far away from us...the government gave tree cutting rights to a forestry company. We think people should be allowed to vote to decide on things like that. I shall get oiff my high horse and quit ranting!

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  23. It's good to see you back. We get some cicadas, but not that many, thank heaven. They would overwhelm us, i believe.

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  24. We are so glad you are back June and those Cicadas will be back someday too and you will still be a youngster

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  25. Those cicadas are not coming to our state, and we're kind of glad. But they are certainly amazing!

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