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the time it takes for a cicada nymph to complete all 5 instar stages is also species dependent. In the case of Magicicadas, the development is "synchronized" with siblings of the same brood. This synchronized development is so well documented that accurate predictions regarding emergences can be made and why Magicicadas are considered "periodical". In Magicicadas, this development can be set by the number of years it takes for them to emerge. In the case of southern Magicicada broods, it is 13 years and in northern broods it is 17 years?? im not sure if this is answering ur question.

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kelly mercer

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