Billions of periodical cicadas are emerging in more than a dozen states in the U.S., with Illinois being the center of the emergence. Trillions of cicadas are expected to emerge due to the rare co-emergence of two cicada broods with 13- and 17-year cycles. Experts are advising people on how to manage the influx of cicadas, with some residents feeling queasy while others are thrilled by the phenomenon.
An animated guide to the rare 2024 cicada co-emergence https://t.co/8NgFNO0g9i
The time of the periodical cicadas is nigh. Again. And, this time, it’s people in the Midwest and the Southeast who will be their witnesses. https://t.co/0tE15rHpvJ
Trillions of cicadas are emerging this year from a rare simultaneous 13 and 17-year cycle! 🌳🎶 Why does this happen? Find out now! #Cicadas2024 #NatureEvents https://t.co/UPzPmtEl0E
Cicada map 2024: See where to find Brood XIX and XIII − and where they've already been spotted https://t.co/tCbscgIY0l via @usatoday
Periodical cicadas have a clever hack to help them figure out when to emerge after more than a decade underground https://t.co/cUsV8Hxm64
The cicadas will arrive in 17 states in mid-May and stay until late June, more or less. This year, two broods will emerge simultaneously. One is Brood XIII, which comes out every 17 years, and the other is Brood XIX, which comes out every 13 years. https://t.co/BggixJuSkc
Cicada Emergence Explained: Broods XIII and XIX [🎞️ Museum of Science] https://t.co/fISRG4B47j
Cicada map 2024: See where to find Brood XIX and XIII − and where they've already been spotted https://t.co/l7P5lizTM9
Dreading the high-pitched buzz of trillions of cicadas? Here's what you can expect as Brood XIII and XIX emerge. #justcurious https://t.co/gpkMknEc7h
‘As loud as a lawn mower’: What to expect from the historic cicada emergence https://t.co/rndp3rddUk
In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon: In spring 2024, Brood XIX, the biggest 13-year cicada swarm, will join forces with Brood XIII, a midwestern group of 17-year cicadas. https://t.co/SENwdaUQRR
NEW: The New York Times Wants You to EAT the Cicadas. https://t.co/Fahzv7k4fJ
NEW from @thenatpulse: The New York Times Wants You to EAT the Cicadas. The New York Times is using this year's ...... READ ON: https://t.co/dI2xnHhpT0
Officials issue warning for pet owners amid historic cicada emergence https://t.co/R8W1uIEJIA
A rare confluence of two broods of #cicadas in the U.S. has prompted U.S. media to amplify a number of narratives. Analyze the kinds of stories they're publishing and promoting in the #NarrativeIntelligence brief. https://t.co/NIdPSts843
Over the next six weeks, a trillion cicadas will emerge in the U.S. for a once-in-a-lifetime bender. “What an incredible time,” said one exuberant bug enthusiast. “The romance! The kismet! The synchronicity that this is all occurring in my lifetime!” https://t.co/iTQoflc0rn
The last time Broods XIX and XIII emerged together, Illinois wasn't a U.S. state. Read all about why scientists are excited about this year's cicada emergence and more of the best from @ScienceMagazine and science in today's #ScienceAdviser: https://t.co/IyBJT2B73X https://t.co/Sn5n6TxIwg
What do you need to know as sex-crazed cicadas reemerge across the US? https://t.co/siCBmzvQlx https://t.co/vsqoU9s4wf
The cicada invasion has begun. Experts recommend greeting it with awe, curiosity and humor https://t.co/keGy6nU11V via @usatoday
So many cicadas out today in my yard. Here is a cicada climbing a tree in my front yard. It’s been a constant hum for a few weeks now. #cicadas https://t.co/ADU4mA8iTK
They're heeeere! The cicada invasion has started. - #cicadas #northcarolina https://t.co/J3NBgeORdg
Maps of Two Cicada Broods, Reunited After 221 Years https://t.co/Yc5Ik1M1oF
As cicada emergence begins, here's how rare it is, and what you can expect this month https://t.co/6nl7IHsNFP
Don't worry, the mass emergence hasn't started yet. What folks are noticing on trails are periodical cicada nymphs flushed from their homes by rain. https://t.co/lAyIFfEdwV
Billions of cicadas are invading the U.S. Should Californians be worried? https://t.co/rbu1ntTqMv
On #SundayTODAY: @KathyParkNBC has our #SundayFocus on why as many as a trillion cicadas are set to invade the Southeast and Midwest, and what you should do if they're crawling all over your backyard. https://t.co/TrR5I59wGs
Here come a trillion cicadas. The Midwest is abuzz. https://t.co/NzKeUJqnYB
So much #cicada activity going on. https://t.co/VbsEqJ5HXj https://t.co/lw0lp5pXyy
Cicada mania: What to know about the 13-year emergence of Brood XIX (19) https://t.co/zLSRp8wJtS
Any day now, scientists estimate, Illinois will be a carpet of buzzing, crawling, red-eyed cicadas. Some residents are queasy, but others are thrilled. https://t.co/OhTzePIEWO
It is about to get a little noisy across 17 states as trillions of cicadas begin to emerge. https://t.co/gUqnHi1DC0
The Cicadas are going crazy drowning out the birds
And so it begins...a double brood of cicadas has begun to emerge from the Earth https://t.co/pPdADDbg3t
Illinois is the center of the cicada emergence that is on the way. Two groups of cicadas are expected at once, leaving some people queasy, others thrilled. https://t.co/SiTnG1hCpJ
The #cicadas were so loud this morning at 5 am before a thunderstorm rolled in to quiet them. (AI art) Audio recording of Cicadas in South Carolina May 2024. What do they sound like to you? https://t.co/RcD3Znk6Dp
The #cicadas were so loud this morning at 5 am before a thunderstorm rolled in to quiet them. (AI art) Audio recording of Cicadas in South Carolina May 2024. https://t.co/0u8uvWWHSP
Trillions of cicadas are expected to emerge this month 😬 Dr. Mike "The Bug Guy" Raupp joins us tomorrow to explain this unique event and offer tips for managing the influx. Have you seen them in your area? Share your photos and videos below. https://t.co/PBqxyQVA31
Trillions of cicadas are expected to emerge this month 😬 Dr. Mike "The Bug Guy" Raupp joins us tomorrow to explain this unique event and offer tips for managing the influx. Have you seen them in your area? Share your cicada photos and videos below. https://t.co/v6LoJuAqPO
It's happening! This spring, two cicada broods on 13- and 17-year cycles coincide, meaning trillions of buzzing insects across the South and Midwest. ✒️ @mesoplodon https://t.co/cikFxREfhz
What DO cicadas do? Everything you need to know about sex-crazed insects as emergence begins across the US https://t.co/xS1OLcp4wx https://t.co/rqtaN5fGQq
VERIFYING 4 facts about cicadas and your yard https://t.co/E90u15rE9E
Billions of periodical cicadas in more than a dozen states will soon emerge to kick off adulthood. If you live in their path, expect to see a staggering number of these bugs dominating your landscape. https://t.co/e4dsIYe0lS
The co-emergence of the rare two periodical cicada broods is underway. @LauraJesseIles joins us to talk about the fascinating life cycle of cicadas, how best to approach cicada tourism, and why gardeners should hold off on planting new trees this year. https://t.co/iZF4xB4Ubh
Cicadas map shows where broods emerge as sightings start to appear in parts of US https://t.co/hUgeLVhovH https://t.co/TJAUwvcqPu
No need to wait for cicadas — you can eat bugs in Chicago right now. https://t.co/NgR6EBA5fX https://t.co/e1SLfE95qM
Reports of cicada sightings are likely individual “stragglers” that have come out too early or from people who have taken a shovel to the ground. https://t.co/lL2waLWLE4