This is a vintage illustration of cicadas in various stages of life. The artwork is rendered in watercolor with delicate linework, giving it a scientific illustration aesthetic. There are three cicadas depicted: one fully formed with wings spread, clinging to a vertical piece of tree bark; a second, smaller cicada also on the bark, appearing to be emerging; and a third, a larval form, at the bottom of the image, resting on a small branch. The larval cicada is a reddish-brown color with segmented body and visible legs. The adult cicadas have a dark, reddish-brown body with translucent, veined wings. The background is a pale yellow-green, with a suggestion of a leaf in the lower left corner. The tree bark is textured and light in color, providing a neutral backdrop for the insects. The overall style is detailed and realistic, typical of scientific illustrations from the late 19th or early 20th century.