"Double Brood Emergence: Trillions of Hyper-Sexual Zombie Cicadas Set to Invade US"
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Trillions of cicadas from two broods, Brood XIX and Brood XII, are set to emerge in the midwestern and eastern United States, creating a rare spectacle not seen in centuries. This natural wonder, dubbed "cicada-geddon" or "cicada-palooza," will see the insects making a loud appearance in as many as 16 states, with their songs collectively louder than a revving motorbike. While some are planning trips to witness the event, others are concerned about the impact of global heating on the cicadas' natural cycle. Nonetheless, experts advise people to sit back and enjoy the spectacle, as it will be over soon enough.
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- Cicada Map Shows States Where Trillions of Bugs Will Emerge Newsweek
- The cicadas are coming: What to expect from the double brood emergence of trillions of breeding, singing bugs ABC News
- Up to a Trillion Cicadas Are About to Emerge in the U.S. The New York Times
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