The evolution of insect-eating birds may have spurred rapid changes in the flight ability of ancient cicadas, according to ...

The 17-year periodical Brood XIV cicada, last seen in 2008, will reemerge from the ground in 2025. These large, red-eyed ...

Three species of cicada that only emerge once every 17 years are gearing up to spring to the surface in droves.

The 17-year cicadas emerge for about four to six weeks. For the Cincinnati area, this should be the last large emergence for ...

Cicadas of Brood XIV will begin to emerge from the underground in 13 states across the country this spring, according to cicada expert Gene Kritsky.

Can the Magnolia State expect a heavy hatch this year? Here's what you need to know about where, when Mississippi could see ...

As temperatures rise this week, boxelder bugs, lady beetles and invasive brown marmorated stink bugs are all emerging for the ...

Last year, the Great Southern Brood of cicadas emerged after 13 years, crawling up trees, molting and leaving their outer ...

While the great cicada emergence of 2024 brought a historic convergence of cicada broods, what will happen in 2025?

The noisy insects are often a sure sign spring has sprung and summer is near as they make their presence known to neighbors with a loud buzzing sound. Should you expect cicadas in your area this year?

In terms of weather, Kritsky said the insects emerge after the soil temperature reaches between 64 and 65 degrees and after rain has soaked the ground. When these conditions are met depends largely on ...

By emerging in such large numbers, called a "brood," cicadas overwhelm birds and other predators, making it difficult for them to consume all the insects. This increases the chances of survival ...