I found the shell of a molted cicada on the underside of a persimmon leaf. I don't know how many days have passed since it emaerged, but the shell has endured the recent storm and heavy rain. It is lifeless, but I somehow dear the shell. The cicada that emerged is probably already dead. I wonder if it successful laid the next generation of eggs. I wonder if they will emerge again from the base of this persimmomn tree in my garden next summer...