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Well I didn't realize it until now, but Cicada's will damage trees especially young trees. They got all of my pear and chestnut seedlings that I put out last year. I pruned off the heavy damage and I hope they will rebound. I guess time will tell. I only pruned what was dead off, but there is still some heavy damage done below that.
Here is a link to what they do.
http://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/insects-mites/factsheets/periodical-cicada
Pics from one of the pears.


Here is a link to what they do.
http://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/insects-mites/factsheets/periodical-cicada
Pics from one of the pears.

