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The cicadas are a superfamily, the Cicadoidea, of insects in the order Hemiptera (true bugs). They are in the suborder Auchenorrhyncha, along with smaller jumping bugs such as leafhoppers and froghoppers. The superfamily is divided into two families, the Tettigarctidae, with two species in Australia, and the Cicadidae, with more than 3,000 species described from around the world; many species remain undescribed.

The wingspan of an adult is between 80 and 175 mm (3+1⁄8 and 6+7⁄8 inches). There is a high amount of variation within this species. The colors of the adult are always primarily yellow with red, brown, and purple blotches but can vary distinctly on this. Imperial moths (their many regional morphs, subspecies, and sibling species) range from Argentina to Canada and from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Coast.

On this episode of Spoleto Backstage, we highlight two passionate, exciting Romantic era sonatas for violin and piano, and hear some background about the pieces from the musicians who performed them at this year's Spoleto Chamber Music Series.First, we speak with Geoff Nuttall, violinist and the Charles E. and Andrea L. Volpe Director of Chamber Music for Spoleto Festival USA, about Robert Schumann's Violin Sonatas No. 1 in A minor, op. 105 1st Mvmt.Then, violinist Jennifer Frautschi joins us to discuss performing Camille Saint-Saëns' Violin Sonata No. 1 in D minor, op. 75.

An unusual bird, looking a little bit like a tanager, arrives in a listener's backyard. But, the coloring isn't right. The bird is an immature, male tanager, whose color quite different from a mature male's.

The female of this species lays her legs on land, often travelling a good distance from the water.

This is a non-native species, brought in from Australia.

This tree is not native to South Carolina. The white mulberry is widely cultivated to feed the silkworms employed in the commercial production of silk. It is also notable for the rapid release of its pollen, which is launched at greater than half the speed of sound. Its berries are edible when ripe.

Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, a serial entrepreneur whose insights are published online at Medium under the title “Control Your Destiny”. He is based in Greenville, S.C.

As record numbers of Americans continue to move into the 65+ age group, there is more and more demand for Medicare policies and advice. For example, I’m sure you’ve noticed the increase in Medicare Advantage ads on TV. For someone turning 65, the choices can be very confusing.Mike Switzer interviews Garet Strange, a certified financial planner with the Hobbs Group Advisors in Columbia, SC.

Our next guest is an attorney and two-time former director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue who now represents companies and organizations that need assistance with state and local tax issues and economic development incentives. And last year he started a podcast that focuses on our state’s economic development issues.Mike Switzer interviews Burnie Mayback with Nexsen Pruet in Columbia and host of The Buzz With Burnie podcast.