Nevada Town Overrun by Millions of Mormon Crickets
Swarms of shield-backed, short-winged katydids, commonly known as "Mormon crickets," are migrating through Elko, Nevada, covering roads and houses, causing anxiety and depression among residents. According to Jeff Knight, Nevada State Entomologist, the swarms of bugs are not uncommon, but people tend to notice them when they make their way into a town. The bugs are expected to move through in three to five days.
