cicadassynchronized emergenceentomologyBillions of cicadas, from two distinct broods, are set to emerge in a historic event across the Midwest and Southeast in early May, marking a rare synchronized emergence not seen in 221 years.
In an unusual natural event, tens of billions of cicadas from Brood XIII and Brood XIX are expected to surface in a double-brood invasion, potentially reaching over a trillion in number. This significant occurrence, harmless to humans but known for their loud mating songs, offers a unique study and experience opportunity for entomologists and the public, especially in areas of overlapping broods in central Illinois.