No major cicada broods will emerge in 2026, but stragglers from 13‑ and 17‑year cycles may appear in several states. Here’s ...

While a nuisance to some, the bugs' presence marks a rare occurrence as the Brood XIV class is emerging for the first time ...

Study that involved condoms helped scientists discover that cicada mud towers protect against predators and regulate the air.

Depending on the species, cicadas emerge from their underground homes every two to 17 years. During their time outside, ...

We’re already calling what the sound of the summer is going to be. No, it’s not a hot new album or a trending TikTok audio — it’s thousands of screaming cicadas. If you live in the South, Northeast or ...

Georgia residents can expect to hear the presence of the 17-year Brood XIV cicadas in early May, especially in areas with hardwood forests. Soil temperatures reaching 64 degrees is what triggers the ...

Brood XIV cicadas are set to emerge in about 13 states in 2025. The periodical brood of the insects last appeared in 2008. This year, Brood XIV periodical cicadas are set to emerge from the ground for ...

Brood XIV will be seen and heard in more than a dozen states, including Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. It's the most wonderful time of the year — for cicadas. The next notable brood is set to rise from ...

It’s the spring of the cicada. These buzzy insects are coming out in droves, thanks to an unusual synchronized natural phenomenon. This mating ritual occurs once every 221 years, and it involves two ...