"Rare 'Double Brood Emergence' of Billions of Cicadas Set to Descend on Multiple States"
Billions of cicadas are expected to emerge this spring, with two broods, Brood XIII and Brood XIX, set to make an appearance. A map from the U.S. Forest Service shows the expected emergence areas, primarily along the eastern coast of the United States and stretching into the edge of Texas. This simultaneous emergence is a rare event, last occurring over 200 years ago. Residents in these areas should prepare for the noisy insects and a significant cleanup afterward.