US Cicada Invasion of 2024: What You Need to Know
Rare Double Emergence
Witness a spectacle not seen since 1803 - two cicada broods (13 & 17 years) emerge together!
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Billions Strong
Brace yourself for billions of cicadas swarming the Midwest & Southeast, starting late April.
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Once-in-a-Lifetime
This specific broods coincidence wont happen again for a mind-blowing 221 years.
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Underground Dwellers
These fascinating creatures spend most of their lives feeding on tree roots below the surface.
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Surface Mission
After their long wait, they emerge for a month to mate, making quite a racket in the process.
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Temperature Trigger
When the soil hits 64°F, its cicada time! Get ready for their grand arrival.
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Loud Love Songs
Their mating calls can reach 100 decibels, as loud as a motorcycle! Earplugs might be handy.
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Harmless to Humans
Dont worry, they wont bite. But their sheer number can be noisy and leave many empty shells behind.
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Scientific Intrigue
Researchers are studying their behavior to understand how they adapt and change between cycles.
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Unique Experience
Love them or hate them, this rare phenomenon is a chance to witness natures amazing synchronized dance.
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