The breeding cycle of cicadas, also known as cicadas, is usually long, usually 2 to 3 years. This cycle covers the entire process from hatching and growth of cicada ants (nymphs) to the emergence of adult insects. The breeding process includes the following key stages:
1. Hatching stage: Plant the golden cicada egg branches under the tree and wait for the eggs to hatch into cicada ants. The incubation time is affected by environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, and is generally carried out in spring, especially when the temperature is suitable (such as late April to early May), the incubation process is relatively smooth.
2. Growth stage: After hatching, cicada ants will burrow into the soil, suck sap from the roots of host plants, and as they age, create a soil chamber habitat. At this stage, cicada ants will complete most of their growth process in the soil until they become mature nymphs.
3. Excavation and adult stage: After a certain period of growth, mature nymphs will emerge from the soil at the appropriate time (such as in summer, especially from late June to late July) and molt to become adults, which we call cicadas or cicadas.
In the process of breeding cicada monkeys, it is crucial to choose suitable tree species, control appropriate temperature and humidity conditions, and do a good job in disease and pest control. These factors will all affect the breeding effect and yield of cicada monkeys.
Due to the long breeding cycle of cicadas and the involvement of various breeding techniques, farmers should fully understand the relevant knowledge and make adequate preparations before deciding on breeding to improve the success rate of breeding.
The breeding cycle of cicadas is generally 2 to 3 years, but the specific time may vary due to environmental conditions and breeding management factors.