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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Science
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Millions of cicadas have emerged in Ohio. How many eggs can a female cicada lay? What to know
Cicadas have started to emerge around Cincinnati this year. This brood of cicadas is XIV (14), the latest brood of 17-year cicadas to emerge. Cincinnati, Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana will see millions, or even billions, of bugs from this brood. There are always so many cicadas, but how many eggs do female cicadas lay? Let's take a look at what we know. There are millions, if not billions, of cicadas flying around Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and several other states right now. How are there so many cicadas when they emerge? Because the females are egg-laying machines. Female cicadas can lay up to 600 eggs, inserting them into the branches of trees and shrubs with their ovipositor (egg-laying organ), according to the University of Massachusetts. When cicadas emerge, you'll likely find them on trees. Adult cicada males make their well-known deafening 'buzzing,' or singing sound, to attract females to mate. Up to 10 weeks later, after the eggs hatch, the nymphs drop to the ground and dig into the soil, feeding on host plant roots. Their underground stages will mostly go unnoticed until the next time adult cicadas emerge. Whether or not you enjoy this biological phenomenon, only one brood of cicadas has popped out this year. Not two, like last year. In 2024, two periodical broods appeared. Brood XIX, which has a 13-year life cycle, and Brood XIII, which has a 17-year life cycle overlapped in parts of the Midwest last year, according to Cicada Mania. The lifespan of cicadas depends on the brood and whether they are annual or periodical species. Brood XIV is one of 15 recognized broods of periodical cicadas that emerge every 13 or 17 years after living as nymphs underground. It is also one of four broods that appear in the Buckeye State. Once male and female periodical cicadas have mated and the latter has laid eggs, the insects die after spending only a few weeks above ground. That can be anywhere from three to six weeks after first emerging. The Brood XIV cicadas won't be crawling and flying around only in Ohio this summer. If you plan to take a summer vacation in another state, you may find them in: Georgia Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia West Virginia This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati swarmed by cicadas. How many eggs can a female cicada lay?
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cicadas start to emerge across the U.S.; how will Missouri and Illinois be impacted?
MISSOURI — Last year Missouri and Illinois experienced a 'cicada-geddon,' and now the cicadas are expected to emerge across the country again as soil temperatures begin to rise. Last year, Missouri and Illinois experienced a long summer of 13-year Brood XIX and 17-year Brood XIII in 2024. While the double brood was a rare occurrence, cicadas are gearing up for their return, but this time in the eastern part of the country. The Farmer's Almanac reports that cicada Brood XIV and potentially Brood I are gearing up as the many eastern states dive into the summer. Suspect dead after shootout with St. Louis officer; investigation linked to three homicide victims This time around, Missouri and Illinois will likely miss this year's cicada takeover. While nearby states such as Tennessee will potentially see the double brood alongside Indiana and Kentucky, which will only get Brood XIV. West Virginia and Virginia are also expecting to see the double brood. Cicadas in eastern states are expected to emerge later in the spring as soil temperatures rise and trees are leafed out. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cicadas could emerge soon in Massachusetts. Here's what to expect.
The emergence of cicadas could start any moment now. Last year, the country witnessed a surge of the insects but they were not in Massachusetts. This time around, the 17-year periodical cicadas, also known as Brood XIV, will emerge. "Cicadas emerge when the soil temperature reaches about 64°F at a depth of 12–18 inches," according to The Nature Conservancy. So, when will the cicadas start appearing? And how long does the cicada emergence last? Here's what to know. The Nature Conservancy stated on its website that cicadas arrive as early as May and stay until late June. WBUR radio in Massachusetts stated on its website that cicadas will most likely appear in mid-May, but more likely near the end of the month or early June. The Nature Conservancy stated on its website that cicadas will remain in the region for a period of four-to-six weeks, adding that "the exact time of emergence can vary depending on the specific brood and soil temperatures." There are more than 2,000 species of this insect worldwide, according to Mass Audubon the most common in Massachusetts being the "Dog Day" cicada, which arise every two years or so. The Dog Day cicada is "approximately 2.25 inches long, medium brown, with a green venation, the vein structure in its wing." The "periodical" cicada comes out once every 17 years, and are a bit smaller than Dog Day cicadas, with black bodies, Mass Wildlife explained. The periodical creatures are the ones people are clamoring for this year. What they're most known for is their ability to make a racket, able to generate noise reaching 100 decibels. Cicadas can typically be heard "singing" during late summer days, according to Mass Wildlife. The cicadas make such sounds with organs in their bodies called tympana. According to Mass Audubon, "cicadas are among the most benign of insects" and do not typically carry any sorts of disease. The organization added that they do not hurt pets, either. Brood XIV is the one that will emerge in parts of the United States this year, according to The Nature Conservancy. The last time this particular brood of cicadas was around was 2008. Historical dates for Brood XIV in Massachusetts include appearances over the 1700s, 1800s and 1900s in Barnstable, Dennis, Falmouth, Bourne, Plymouth and a handful of other nearby towns. The cicadas will only be seen in 12 other states when they arrive, including Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, according to Cicada Mania. In 2024, two broods of "periodical" cicadas – 13-year brood Brood XIX and the 17-year Brood XIII – emerged from the ground at the same time last summer. That's a rare occasion in itself - it's not often that two such broods arise at the same time. It hadn't happened in 200 years. However, the convergence of the two broods mostly occurred in the southern United States, so Massachusetts residents weren't able to see the full spectacle. This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: When will cicadas arrive in Massachusetts
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- General
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Cicadas will emerge in Ohio in May. Will there be 2 cicada broods in 2025? What to know
Cincinnati will likely be swarming with cicadas by the second week of May. The Brood XIV (14) bugs will be the latest brood of 17-year cicadas to emerge, making Cincinnati, Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana their temporary home. Will Ohio see two cicada broods this year, just like last year's emergence in the Midwest? Here's what to know. Whether or not you enjoy this biological phenomenon, only one brood of cicadas will pop out this year. Not two, like last year, according to Cicada Mania. In 2024, two periodical broods appeared. Brood XIX, which has a 13-year life cycle, and Brood XIII, which has a 17-year life cycle overlapped in parts of the Midwest last year. The lifespan of cicadas depends on their brood and whether they are annual or periodical species. Brood XIV is one of 15 recognized broods of periodical cicadas that emerge every 13 or 17 years after living as nymphs underground. It is also one of four broods that appear in the Buckeye State. Once male and female periodical cicadas have mated and the latter has laid eggs, the insects die after spending only a few weeks above ground. That can be anywhere from three to six weeks after first emerging. The Brood XIV cicadas won't just be crawling and flying around Ohio this summer. If you plan to take a summer vacation in another state, you may find them in: Georgia Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia West Virginia This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Will Ohio see 2 cicada broods this year? What to know about 2025 emergence
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
A 17-year cicada brood is set to emerge. Will Michigan hear the big-eyed insects?
This year, Brood XIV periodical cicadas are set to emerge from the ground for the first time in nearly two decades, though you likely won't see this particular group in in Michigan. Brood XIV cicadas will appear in about a dozen states to the south of Michigan once the ground warms up this spring. Michigan plays host to annual cicadas, also called dog day cicadas that appear in late summer, as well as Brood X cicadas, which emerge every 17 years in the spring. "The Great Eastern Brood" last appeared in 2021 in the Lower Peninsula. Some Brood XIII and brood XIX cicadas, other periodical groups, appeared along the southern Michigan border in 2024. Here's what to know. Adult periodical cicadas are black from above, and orange underneath. They have bright red eyes and clear, membranous wings with black veins. They have a 3-inch wingspan, the National Wildlife Federation said. Periodical cicadas spend most of their lives — 13 or 17 years, depending on the species — in larval form, burrowed beneath the soil and feeding on fluids from plant roots. In springtime, they emerge from the soil and complete their final molt into adulthood. Each individual in a brood emerges within weeks of one another. Annual cicadas exist as well. These cicadas live about two to eight years, but because their life cycles aren't synchronized like periodical cicadas, some of them emerge every year. Cicadas are mostly beneficial. They prune mature trees, aerate the soil, and once they die, their bodies serve as an important source of nitrogen for growing trees. Brood XIV is made up of periodical cicadas. Each brood of periodical cicadas has a specific range, but all are found in the eastern and midwestern United States, the National Wildlife Federation said. More: How you can build a bee-friendly garden. What to know in Michigan as bees emerge Brood XIV cicadas can be three-quarters of an inch to 1¼ inches long, according to N.C. State University. But they're typically around 1.75 inches. When cicadas emerge, they're eaten by just about anything with an insectivorous diet, the NWF said. "The fact that cicadas emerge in the millions, however, makes them relatively resilient to predation. Even when a ton of them are eaten, there are still plenty more ready to mate and lay eggs," the NWF said. People that have sampled cicadas often say they taste similar to canned asparagus, the NWF said. Cicadas do not bite because they don't have those mouthparts, pest experts previously told the Indianapolis Star, part of the USA TODAY Network. They instead use a long, straw-like tube to suck the fluids from trees. No, Brood XIV cicadas are expected to emerge in Michigan this season. Brood XIV is one of 15 broods of periodical cicadas that emerge every 13 or 17 years, reported the Cincinnati Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY network. Different broods of cicadas emerge in different parts of the eastern half of the U.S. in different years. Other species will show up every summer. Brood XIV cicadas last appeared in 2008, USA TODAY reported. It depends on the weather and location, but typically the 17-year periodical cicadas emerge in late April to early June, according to The ground temperature plays a big part in when they begin to emerge. More: Hummingbirds are on the move. How long until they reach Michigan? When the ground temperature reaches about 64 degrees 8 inches below the surface, it will signal the cicadas it's time to emerge. If the weather is consistently warm and dry, the cicadas will finish mating sooner rather than later, which would mean a shorter season. Typically, their lifespan is four to six weeks, and they will start to die off in late June. While the Brood XIV cicadas aren't expected in Michigan, you may have a chance to find them in the following states: Georgia Indiana Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia USA TODAY contributed. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: What to know about Brood XIV cicadas. Will Michigan see them in 2025?
