Dying bugs

There's nothing better than a dying bug, right?

Well, maybe not for the bug but for Victor. What better way to study a bug up-close-and-personal than when it's barely moving but not yet dead.

He even had a prayer for the poor creature (after the 1,031st question about bugs in general, cicadas specifically, and death and dying):
Dear God, I pray that you could help this cicada
to feel better and to fly away.

Unfortunately, it was found upside down, under the picnic table the next day.

I don't think it was sleeping.

Rest in peace, dear friend. Rest in peace. We are thankful for your contribution to Victor's understanding of insects.