Trillions of cicadas from two different broods are emerging simultaneously in the United States for the first time since 1803. This rare double emergence, involving insects with millions of eyes, is drawing attention to a mind-bending fungus that turns some cicadas into sex-crazed 'zombies.' The swarms, particularly noted in Illinois, raise a 110 decibel mating din. Additionally, an STD infecting periodical cicadas can exacerbate their zombie-like behavior.
Trillions of cicadas from two different broods are emerging simultaneously in the United States for the first time since 1803. This rare double emergence is drawing attention to a mind-bending fungus that turns some cicadas into sex-crazed “zombies.” https://t.co/LKH4SzZluo
"STD infecting periodical cicadas can turn them into 'zombies': Here's what to know." (via @EmilyDeLetter/@USATODAY) https://t.co/BHv7D7US71
What has millions of eyes and raises a 110 decibel mating din? The swarms of cicadas invading Illinois https://t.co/jSCyVVWhm7 https://t.co/jSCyVVWhm7
What has millions of eyes and raises a 110 decibel mating din? The swarms of cicadas invading Illinois. https://t.co/51g4e78tk9
Some cicadas are being turned into sex-crazed zombies, thanks to a strange fungus called Massospora cicadina. https://t.co/6LvxpuDPr8