Unprecedented: Trillion Cicadas Set to Emerge Across U.S. for the First Time in 221 Years
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – In spring 2024, a rare phenomenon is expected to occur as more than a trillion cicadas are set to emerge across the United States. This marks the first time in 221 years that two different broods of cicadas, known as brood XIX and XIII, are expected to emerge simultaneously in 17 states. The states set to witness this unique event include Illinois and Indiana. According to experts, most cicada species come out …