Cicada
Cicada noun - Stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone.
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Insect
Insect noun - A person of no importance or influence.
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Similarly, a carapace from an insect which sheds them, such as a cicada, can be mistaken for a corpse and potentially remain clinging to a tree or wall for years.
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