This process is called sublimation. The opposite (deposition) is where a gas turns directly into a solid. Sublimation occurs if the pressure and temperature are right for the specific substance, so that the solid phase in a phase diagram borders the gas phase.
Most cicadas go through a life cycle that lasts from two to five years. Some species have much longer life cycles, such as the North American genus, Magicicada, which has a number of distinct broods that go through either a 17-year or, in some parts of the world, a 13-year life cycle.
Applehead Lynx-Point Siamese cats are well known for their longevity and good health and can live anywhere from 15 to 25 years, sometimes even longer. They are resilient, sturdy cats with a hardier immune system than their wedge counterparts, which typically live between only 5 to 10 years.