Semi Bug; The official summer insect of Japan (cicada). A favourite to be collected by the children.
They live seven years underground and then crawl up to earth leaving their hard shell behind. Looking for a partner they climb the trees and sing.
The beautiful sound of millions of semi's singing is a sign of a real Japanese summers day. Although they have no sense of direction so occasioanly you get a wack on the head from one. They then mate and die all within one week!
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