periodical cicada

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Also notable is that all seven periodical cicada species—broods contain multiple species—will be out in the same year.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2024

The research team says this is one of only a few studies that has explored the indirect effects of periodical cicada emergence events on forest food webs.

From Science Daily • Oct. 19, 2023

On Cicada Safari so far in 2023, users have reported at least 700 periodical cicada stragglers; they recorded more than 400 in 2022.

From National Geographic • Sep. 5, 2023

While these mites are always around, they become “particularly abundant” in times and places where there is a periodical cicada brood emergence, he said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2021

It has been several weeks since the exit of Brood X of the 17-year periodical cicada, and I know I’m not alone in missing these enchanting ruby-eyed creatures and the otherworldly soundtrack of their chirping.

From Washington Post • Aug. 3, 2021