Cicadas, those loud, large but harmless insects, will soon emerge this spring after 17 years underground in Georgia.

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

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.

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Cicadas will likely first emerge during the third week of April or when areas experience “good rain,” cicada expert Gene Kritsky told USA TODAY.

when loud swarms of Brood X cicadas emerged and made their way onto trees, cars and sidewalks. The Brood X cicadas, also known as Brood 10, have a 17-year life cycle, so they won’t be returning ...

Last year, the Great Southern Brood of cicadas emerged after 13 years, crawling up trees, molting and leaving their outer skins hanging. Once the adults are done mating, the females lay their eggs ...

Brood XIV cicadas are gearing up for their debut later this spring. This brood periodically emerges every 17 years.

But they’re harmless.” While cicadas won’t hurt you or your pet, Oten cautioned that they could damage your plants. “If you have a small, newly-planted tree, cicadas could damage it ...

You’ll have cicadas at that location for the next six weeks.” The nymphs first make their way out of the ground, then crawl up a tree or an upright surface, Kritsky said. They then lock their ...

A "nice, warm rain" tends to be a good trigger, according to CicadaMania.com, who added that leaves growing on trees are also another sign they might emerge. While you'll see cicadas across the ...

Cicada nymphs and exoskeletons will litter the ground. Adult cicadas will be seen flying through the air and resting on trees and plants, experts told ABC News. In addition, cicadas are large and ...