Cicada Invasion: Two Broods of the Screaming Insects to Emerge in 2024
Interactive Map Reveals 13-Year and 17-Year Brood Locations
Get ready, Midwesterners! This spring, two monstrous broods of cicadas are poised to emerge from their subterranean slumber, marking a monumental event in the lives of these enigmatic insects and a spectacle for nature enthusiasts. Brood XIX, a 13-year brood of periodical cicadas, and Brood XIII, a 17-year brood, will grace the Midwest with their presence, offering a symphony of clicks and whistles that has been silent for decades.
Brood XIX and XIII: A Historical Reunion
This extraordinary event will mark the first time in 221 years that Broods XIX and XIII have emerged simultaneously. The last time these two broods graced the Midwest was in the year 1803, during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. Their synchronized emergence is a testament to the incredible longevity and precision of the cicada's life cycle.
Brood XIX will emerge in parts of Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois, and Indiana, while Brood XIII will be concentrated in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. An interactive map has been developed to help you locate the epicenters of these cicada invasions, ensuring that you can witness this incredible natural phenomenon firsthand.
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