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environment1 year ago

"Cicada Invasion 2024: States Bracing for Trillions of Emergent Insects"

Trillions of cicadas from Brood XIX and Brood XIII are set to emerge in the U.S., with Brood XIX emerging in mid-May across 15 states and Brood XIII in a few Midwestern states. The emergence, occurring for the first time since 1803, will bring around 1 million cicadas per acre, overwhelming some areas. However, states west of the Mississippi River are likely to be spared from the invasion. Despite their loud singing and large numbers, cicadas are harmless to humans and pets.

via WeAreGreenBay.com|
#brood-xiii#brood-xix#cicadas
environment1 year ago

"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.

via NBC News|
#brood-xiii#brood-xix#cicadas
environment2 years ago

"2024: Unprecedented Double Brood Emergence of Billions of Cicadas"

Two cicada broods, Brood XIX and Brood XIII, are set to emerge simultaneously in the eastern United States from late April through June, creating a "spectacular, macabre Mardi Gras" of billions of cicadas. While their deafening calls and large numbers may be annoying, the experts emphasize that their emergence is not harmful to humans or pets, and advise against using pesticides on them. The event is considered an extremely rare, once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, and is described as a unique, beautiful spectacle of nature.

via NPR|
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