Eastern Coyotes, Canis latrans, Observed Feeding on Periodical Cicadas, Magicicada septendecim

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  • Jonathan G. Way Science Department, Barnstable High School, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v122i3.614

Keywords:

Eastern Coyote, Canis latrans, Periodical Cicada, Magicicada septendecim, predation, Massachusetts

Abstract

Eastern Coyotes (Canis latrans) were observed feeding on Periodical Cicadas (Magicicada septendecim) during their once every 17 year emergence (for three weeks) in June 2008.

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