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Chicharra Fest slated for Thursday at Quinta Mazatlan

Special to the AdvanceEvery summer, the cicadas emerge from the ground to give the performance of their life. On Thursday, cicadas will be celebrated at Quinta Mazatlan from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.The chicharra also known as cicada, is an insect that can live underground for anywhere from 1-17 years. It is the loudest insect in the world and can really drown out other noises. Cicadas use two drum-like chambers in their body called timbals to make a sound. They have stout bodies, broad heads, large eyes and very distinctive clear membraned wings.During the festival, children will have the opportunity ...

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