Trillions of Cicadas Set to Emerge in Midwest, Southeast This Spring

Brood XIII and Brood XIX to Converge in Historic Event

Trillion Cicadas Prepare to Emerge

This spring, two broods of cicadas will emerge in the Midwest and the Southeast in their first dual appearance since 1803. Brood XIII, which emerges every 17 years, and Brood XIX, which comes out every 13 years, will overlap for the first time in 221 years.

More than a trillion noisy inch-long cicadas are set to emerge from underground this spring to embark on the final leg of their life cycle. These periodical cicadas, which spend the majority of their lives as nymphs underground, will emerge in massive numbers to mate and lay eggs.

The emergence of Brood XIII and Brood XIX is expected to be a spectacular event, with cicadas blanketing trees and shrubs and filling the air with their distinctive high-pitched song. The emergence is also expected to have a significant impact on the environment, as cicadas are a major food source for birds, bats, and other animals.

The next time the two broods overlap will be in 2435. So, this spring's emergence is a once-in-a-lifetime event that should not be missed!