Insects certainly deserve more acclaim, which is why I was thrilled to experience a circus performance focused on these fascinating creatures at London’s Royal Albert Hall before heading to a venue in Europe.
OVO, a production by Cirque du Soleil, translates to “egg” in Portuguese. The show features a whimsical narrative about an eccentric fly that, with the help of an insect clown, navigates a bustling ecosystem to win the affection of a ladybug. While the storyline might be simple, the breathtaking acrobatics are nothing short of spectacular.
One memorable scene showcases an acrobatic spider balancing a stick in its mouth, while another features an ant juggling fruit with its legs. The thrilling finale of the first act includes acrobats throwing each other high into the air with impressive precision. A standout moment also includes a cricket performing trampoline jumps over a wall.
This performance promises to captivate audiences of all ages and foster a greater appreciation for the remarkable insects with whom we share our planet.
Remember in 2021, when Brood XIII and it’s coming soon.
What is a cicada?
Cicadas are large, durable insects with transparent wings and large compound eyes. They have a unique corrugated exoskeletal structure called a “timbal” on the side of their abdomen, and it is this organ that produces the loud buzzing sound.
By rapidly contracting and relaxing the “ribs” of the eardrum (essentially folding the eardrum), cicadas produce chirping, clicking, or snapping sounds. And thanks to the insect’s hollow abdomen, this sound is amplified.This is the most complex sound- and vibration-producing organ of any arthropod, and the eardrum is probably evolved over 300 million years ago.
There are over 3,000 species of cicadas around the world, but only one species exists in the UK: the endangered New Forest cicada. cicadetta montana. In fact, it is so endangered that No one has seen it since the 1990s.There is a possibility that that species is already extinct.
Adult cicadas can take up to 17 years to complete development. – Photo credit: Getty
Why a huge cicada explosion will occur in 2024
To make it easier to track the patterns of occurrence of different populations, entomologists divide cicadas into “family members.” This is especially helpful for periodic cicadas that spend longer underground than their annual or dog days.
Different chicks usually appear at different times. But this year is quite literally a once-in-a-lifetime event, as his two offspring, Brood XIII (born every 17 years) and Brood XIX (born every 13 years), will be born at the same time.
The last time these brothers were in sync was 221 years ago* in 1803. And he is in 2245 when it happens again. And it just so happens that these two of his brothers are geographically adjacent. So if you live in Illinois or Indiana, you’re in for a double whammy.
result? Billions of cicadas will emerge in a noisy mating frenzy sometime this spring. Some estimates suggest that as many as 1 trillion cicadas could be seen in this so-called “insect apocalypse.”
Brood XIII last saw the light of day in 2007, but it may first appear in April or when soil temperatures reach around 17.7°C (64°F). Brood XIX is also expected to follow him around mid-May.
Be careful of rain showers at this time of year. The influx of warm water will encourage these noisy creatures to leave their underground nests.
How many cicadas are there?
There are seven types of periodic cicadas, Magicada. Currently, in the 13 year cicada he has 3 different chicks and in the 17 year cicada he has 12 chicks. They are all native to the United States.
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