How Do Cicadas Reproduce? A Detailed Explanation of Cicada Reproduction

If you lived in the countryside as a child, you should have often seen cicadas. Although they are relatively rare now, we cannot ignore what we know about them. Today, the editor will introduce how cicadas reproduce. Let's take a look together!

I. How Cicadas Reproduce

Cicadas mainly reproduce by laying eggs. Every year from June to July, they change from pupae into adults and then lay eggs within just a few days.

II. How to Store Egg Branches

Whether golden cicada egg branches are stored well or poorly directly affects the hatching rate and the strength of the cicada ant's constitution, so it must be taken seriously. Based on long-term observation and practice, the key to storage lies mainly in mastering three elements: temperature, humidity and ventilation.

1. Temperature

Maintain a constant temperature. Generally, the most suitable temperature is 0~10°C. If the above conditions cannot be met, the natural spring temperature is fine. In winter, place them outdoors and cover them with plastic sheeting or a shade net. If the temperature is too low, they can be moved indoors.

2. Humidity

Proper humidity is a crucial step in storing egg branches well. Too much or too little moisture will affect the life of the cicada eggs. Humidity can be adjusted by spraying water. Spray more in spring and autumn, and less in winter. The spraying method is to spray some mist-like water on the walls and floor at the right time, so that a certain level of air humidity is maintained indoors.

3. Ventilation

Because golden cicadas need a certain supply of oxygen, in addition to mastering a certain temperature and humidity indoors, attention must also be paid to ventilation and air exchange to keep the air flowing and fresh.