Cicadas are a type of insect that live all over the world. In fact, there are over 3,000 species , according to National Geographic. They have big eyes and clear wings.

Cicadas are the talk of the town in many states in the country. Here's a closer look at the life cycle of cicadas, some of their attributes and answers to common questions. Yes and no. Annual ...

Insects Strange cicada facts to know before they emerge this spring: Zombie STD, strongest stream in animal kingdom Cicadas are susceptible to a sexually transmitted fungal disease that turns them ...

For those who live in cicada-dense areas, it will be a lot of insects. “There could be thousands in your backyard,” Shockley said. Evolution offers a fascinating reason for the hordes of cicadas ...

Here's a closer look at cicadas life cycle and other facts about cicadas. News Sports Entertainment Lifestyle Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals. ... The insects will die after ...

The Cicadapocalypse is nigh. 7 cicada facts to know before it hits. Trillions of cicadas are ... A 50-million-year-old insect testicle is one lucky find A 50-million-year-old insect testicle ...

The periodical cicadas that are about to infest two parts of the United States aren't just plentiful, they're downright weird. These insects are the strongest urinators in the animal kingdom with ...

Amidor said cicadas, like many insects, can carry microscopic pathogens. It is therefore important to handle them like raw poultry or shelled eggs. “As with any raw food, they're more hazardous ...

Roger McMullan, of Salt Lake City, is a lifelong enthusiast of the periodical cicada and author/illustrator of the new graphic novel "Cicadapocalypse," aiming to educate young, curious minds about ...

In case you haven't heard, Massachusetts will soon be swarmed with insects known as cicadas. In next few weeks, the 17-year periodical cicadas, also known as Brood XIV, will emerge. While some ...

Every 221 years, two major cicada broods, XIII and XIX, emerge together. The last time this happened, Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States Roger McMullan, of Salt Lake City, is a ...