West Coast Cicadas which swarmed each year in Greymouth CBD.mid 1960`s.

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DescriptionThinking back - each year, the number of West Coast Cicadas that swarmed each season, at night, varied considerably - one year in the mid 60's they were so thick at night they all but blocked out the under verandah lighting in the central business area.Date of Photomid 1960`sMap^[1]ContributorPeter Spence

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Location (city or town)West CoastOrganisation (eg business)West Coast Cicada'sEventWest Coast Cicada's

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Date Created9th March 2023CommentsWayne Leckie
Haven't herd them for years

Dean Caldwell

These insects are only cricket noise I love to hear. No offense intended Hadlee!!!

John Stuart
Make awesome big trout bait too. From memory Cicadas or Kihikihi have a seven year life cycle.when you see and hear them,they’re in a hurry to breed,then die. Grow underground,then hatch and climb up tree. If you’re keen on big trout heres your chance.

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West Coast Cicadas which swarmed each year in Greymouth CBD.mid 1960`s.

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