(Baonghean.vn) - Every year, around the end of the third lunar month, cicadas emerge from the ground to molt. This is the ideal time for people to hunt cicadas to prepare food.
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| The end of the third lunar month is when the forests in the highlands of Nghe An begin to hum with the sound of cicadas. At this time, cicadas crawl out from underground and begin the process of molting to become adults. Understanding this rule, at night many highland people go into the forest to use lights to catch young cicadas. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| This species of cicada only emerges from the ground to shed its shell at night and matures within a few hours. In a flash, it climbs up the tree roots, becomes old and can fly. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| A baby cicada has just emerged from its coat. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Another one is about to complete its molt. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| According to some people in Na Luong village (Huu Kiem commune - Ky Son), once the cicadas have escaped and climbed high up the tree, if you are slow, it will be very difficult to catch them. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Because they are young, catching cicadas is very simple, just need to have a sharp eye to easily catch them. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Product of 1 hour of cicada hunting. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Young cicadas can be stir-fried or roasted. When eaten, they have a rich and delicious taste. Photo: Dao Tho |
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