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USA Today
10-05-2025
- Science
- USA Today
Cicada map 2025: New sightings of Brood XIV class seen in multiple states after 17 years
Cicada map 2025: New sightings of Brood XIV class seen in multiple states after 17 years Spring is in full gear with warmer temperatures, rainy weather and of course, the arrival of one of the nosiest insects. Neighborhoods in the eastern half of the United States have already begun hearing buzzing and clicking as cicadas make their 2025 debut. While a nuisance to some, the bugs' presence marks a rare occurrence as the Brood XIV class is emerging for the first time since 2008. The second largest periodical cicada brood appears every 17 years. Sightings are expected to occur in 13 U.S. states this year, Gene Kritsky, a professor at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, told USA TODAY. Since last week, sightings in the Asheville, North Carolina, area have risen from 140 to 739, according to Kristsky's group, Cicada Safari, which crowdsources and reviews data on the insects. Here's what you need to know about Brood XIV, including whether cicadas will buzz in your area this year. Where have cicadas started to emerge? So far, most of the cicadas added to this year's Cicada Safari map are in western North Carolina, southern Kentucky and parts of Tennessee. As of May 9, cicadas have been reported in the following areas: Asheville-area, North Carolina - Around 700 sightings West of Knoxville, Tennessee - Around 90 sightings Nashville-area, Tennessee - Around 30 sightings Memphis, Tennessee area - 2 sightings Southern Kentucky - Around 160 sightings Western West Virginia - Around 40 sightings Cincinnati, Ohio area - Around 10 sightings Georgia - Around 10 sightings Northern Virginia - 1 sighting Trenton, New Jersey - 1 sighting Baltimore, Maryland - 1 sighting To keep track of cicada sightings, download the Cicada Safari mobile app, visit or Which brood of cicadas is emerging in 2025? This spring, residents can expect to see cicadas from Brood XIV, or periodical cicadas that emerge every 17 years. It's considered to be among the largest periodical cicada broods along with Brood XIX, which emerged in 2024, according to the University of Connecticut. Which states are expecting cicadas? States expecting cicadas this year include Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, Kritsky said. Kentucky and Tennessee probably will get the most cicadas this year, said John Cooley, an ecology and biology associate professor in residence at the University of Connecticut. There will also be large numbers in Georgia, the Carolinas and Pennsylvania, he said. How long will cicadas stick around? Cicadas, which are called nymphs in their immature stage, don't all emerge in one night, Kritsky said. 'It takes about two full weeks for the great bulk of the cicadas to come out,' he said. 'Once they start coming out at a specific location, that starts the clock. 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 claws onto the surface they've chosen. According to Cooley, come July, there will hardly be any sign of cicadas minus the holes in the ground and the eggs in the trees. How does this year's brood compare with last year's? Kritsky said this year's brood, XIV, will be heavy in some areas. The two broods from last year – the 13-year Brood XIX and the 17-year Brood XIII – emerged in more states, however. Another large 17-year brood, Brood X, emerged in 2021 in Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Can cicadas give me mites? Areas with a high cicadas presence often lure oak leaf itch mites through their eggs, Kritsky said. People may be bitten by mites if they spend time under oak trees six to 10 weeks after the cicadas laid their eggs. 'The eggs start to hatch, but when they hatch, also leaving the egg nests are the mites,' he said. 'They drop out of the egg nests onto people and cause an itching reaction.' The answer to preventing the itching sensation is simple, he said: 'If they start emerging in mid-May, don't sit under the oak tree during the month of July.' Why do cicadas buzz? The buzzing noise associated with cicadas is their version of singing, Cooley said. The males sing three types of songs, engage in duets with the females and then mate, he told USA TODAY. More on the next brood: Are cicadas returning this year? What to know about Brood XIV and where to spot them Is my garden safe with cicadas? Kritsky said people worried about their gardens should not fret. Cicadas don't eat, they drink, he said. They initially feed on grass roots and then later puncture the xylem tissue that carries water to tree leaves. If anything, the only damage cicadas cause is when females lay eggs at the ends of branches, sometimes breaking branches and turning the leaves brown. 'However, that doesn't kill the tree,' he said. 'It actually can be possibly beneficial because it's like a natural pruning. ... The flower next year will be even larger.' How to track cicada sightings Kritsky collects data on cicadas via his Cicada Safari app and website. He encourages parents and guardians to talk to their children about cicadas and try out some of the activities he has listed on his website. Cicada enthusiasts can even talk to their parents and grandparents about cicadas that have emerged over the past few decades. 'If you're lucky enough to live in an area where the cicadas are and you've got kids, take them outside during the night,' he said. 'Let them see this. This is a once-in-a-generation activity. They'll never forget it.' Brood XIV: See the 2025 cicada map This map shows roughly where Brood XIV is expected to make an appearance this spring, however, experts say it can be tricky to know exactly which counties will have confirmed sightings. Contributing: Emily DeLetter
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
08-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ozarks exempt from massive brood cicada invasion in 2025
After the 'cicada-pocalypse' of 2024, we won't experience a wave as bad as this year. Last year saw the emergence of Brood XIX cicadas with their distinctive red eyes, black bodies, and deafening choruses. This massive brood of cicadas are on a 13-year cycle, meaning entomologists don't expect their return in 2037. 2025 will be considerably quieter for our region. While Brood XIV, a 17-year cicada brood, is beginning to emerge across parts of the Ohio River Valley, the Ozarks are not part of that brood's territory. Now, this doesn't mean we will be completely free of the blaring bugs. Annual cicadas will begin emerging over the coming weeks as soil temperatures start to warm, sending the signal to bugs that it's time to resurface. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KOLR -
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
Washington Post
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
A brood of cicadas that last screeched under George W. Bush returns this spring
This spring, millions of noisy, red-eyed cicadas from Brood XIV will blanket parts of the United States for the first time since 2008, when George W. Bush was in the White House and Donald Trump was hosting 'The Apprentice.' The bugs come in two varieties, annual and periodical. This year's cicadas are members of the second largest periodical group after Brood XIX, which surfaced last year in parts of the American Midwest and South. Brood XIV, also known as the Great(er) Eastern Brood, is larger than Brood X, the group that overtook the D.C. region in 2021.
