Cicada Exuvia (Shed Skin)

Trees, shrubs, and vertical surfaces near wooded areas

Nymphs feed on tree root xylem fluids underground; adults do not feed on solid food

Nymphs spend years underground before crawling up vertical surfaces to molt into the adult winged stage, leaving behind this empty exoskeleton

Completely harmless to humans and pets. Their shells pose no risk and can act as natural fertilizer for soil as they decompose.