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insect identification #664128

Asked July 14, 2020, 2:55 PM EDT

biggest fly I've ever seen....I would estimate 1-1/2" in length from top to end of wings

Washington County Minnesota

Expert Response

The insect in the photo is a cicada. Go here to learn about it:

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 14, 2020, 4:43 PM EDT

Thank you very much, Bob, for the fast response....I'll read up on them...heard of them, but never seen one before....and I am old.

The Question Asker Replied July 14, 2020, 5:15 PM EDT

Better late the never. They are fascinating insects.

By the way, I'm old too,

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 14, 2020, 5:27 PM EDT