We’re back! Brood X cicadas are seen shedding their outer shells after emerging from hibernation

Brood X cicadas have been pictured shedding their exoskeletons to emerge in full red-eyed, black-winged glory after finally ending their 17-year hibernation. The colony’s re-emergence has been delayed by cooler the normal weather, because the noisy insects will only come above ground when the soil is a consistent 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Extraordinary photos taken Sunday … Read more

We’re back! Brood X cicadas are seen shedding their outer shells after emerging from hibernation

Brood X cicadas have been pictured shedding their exoskeletons to emerge in full red-eyed, black-winged glory after finally ending their 17-year hibernation. The colony’s re-emergence has been delayed by cooler the normal weather, because the noisy insects will only come above ground when the soil is a consistent 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Extraordinary photos taken Sunday … Read more

Trillions of cicadas set to emerge in the US remain are delayed due to cold temperatures

The return of the red-eyed, winged cicadas, which have been hibernating underground for 17 years, has been delayed due to unseasonably cool temperatures. The colony, known as Brood X, includes trillions of insets across 15 US states, and was set to appear the first week of May. However, this month came with March-like temperatures and these … Read more

Trillions of noisy cicadas are set to emerge this spring after hiding hibernating for 17 years 

A colony of cicadas that have been hibernating for 17 years are set to emerge from the ground by the trillions this spring. Known as Brood X, these bugs are set to appear in 15 US states starting in mid-May and linger until late June. Once the creatures force their way to the surface, they … Read more

MILLIONS of noisy cicadas to plague parts of the US this summer

MILLIONS of wailing cicadas to plague parts of the US this summer as the insects emerge after being underground for 17 years Brood IX cicadas are set to emerge from the earth in parts of the US this summer  Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia will be invaded by the cicadas They have laid underground for … Read more