Cicada Invasion: Trillions to Emerge in 2024

Massive Co-Emergence of Brood X and Brood XIV Expected

Key Points:

1. Trillions of cicadas will emerge in 2024.
2. Brood X and Brood XIV, two periodical cicada species, will co-emerge.
3. The last time this co-emergence occurred was in 1987.
4. Cicadas will emerge in the eastern United States from Georgia to New York.

Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime natural phenomenon: trillions of cicadas are expected to emerge from the ground in 2024. Two periodical cicada species, Brood X and Brood XIV, will co-emerge, creating a massive invasion that hasn't been seen in over 30 years.

Cicadas spend most of their lives underground as nymphs, feeding on tree roots. Every 13 or 17 years, they emerge as adults to mate and lay eggs. This year's co-emergence will be the first time Brood X and Brood XIV have synchronized since 1987.

The cicadas will emerge in the eastern United States, from Georgia to New York. They are expected to be most concentrated in the mid-Atlantic region, including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia.

While some people may find the cicada invasion annoying, it's important to remember that they are a harmless part of the ecosystem. They do not bite or sting humans, and they actually play an important role in pollinating plants.

If you're lucky enough to witness this natural phenomenon, take some time to appreciate the sheer scale and beauty of it. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won't soon forget.