"2024 Double-Brood Invasion: Hyper-Sexual 'Zombie Cicadas' Infestation Threatens US Plants"

Billions of cicadas are set to emerge in a rare synchronized event across the Midwest and Southeast, with two different broods of periodical cicadas expected to appear starting early May. This year's emergence is expected to be unusually large, with some experts estimating that more than a trillion cicadas could blanket parts of the country where the two broods overlap. Cicadas are harmless to humans but are known for their loud mating songs, and bug enthusiasts are excited about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the two cicada broods emerging together, a phenomenon that last occurred 221 years ago. People are encouraged to report cicada sightings on apps and websites to help track their range.