Cicada Invasion in the United States

SOURCE www.the-sun.com
Trillions of cicadas are set to emerge in the United States for the first time in 221 years. Two large broods of periodical cicadas, Brood XIII and XIX, will emerge across 17 states, creating a noisy mating frenzy. The event is rare and won't happen again until 2244.

Key Points

  • Trillions of cicadas to emerge in the US after 221 years
  • Brood XIII and XIX to co-emerge for the first time in 221 years
  • Mating season described as noisy and chaotic
  • Limited geographic overlap between the two broods
  • Cicadas only emerge every 13 or 17 years

Pros

  • Rare and historic event
  • Natural phenomenon
  • Fascinating mating behavior

Cons

  • Noise pollution
  • Potential damage to vegetation
  • Risk of predation for cicadas