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Quiz: Test your cicada IQ

5/9/2024
A cicada on a wall molts from its shell.
A cicada molts from its shell. (Photo via Shutterstock)

Cicadas certainly have a way of making their presence known even without being seen. But how much do you really know about these buzzing bugs?

Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions covering all things cicadas. Not prepared for a pop quiz? Feel free to study up ahead of time with this guide to cicadas. 

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