Periodical cicadas' sheer numbers and vibrant colors make them overwhelming yet visually appealing. Artists and scientists find beauty in their unique appearance, likening them to creatures from science fiction movies.
Visual artist Jonathan Monaghan appreciates the subtle beauty of cicadas up close, particularly highlighting their vibrant cadmium red eyes and interesting patterns when freshly molted.
Artist Luis Martin describes cicadas as beautiful and diaphanous, comparing them to fairies, but also acknowledges a sense of scariness due to their unique metallic-like appearance.
Mount St Joseph University biologist Gene Kritsky finds cicadas mesmerizing, emphasizing their beauty with red eyes, black bodies, and orange-colored veins, standing out amidst the worries of the world today.
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