Early Risers: Why You Might Hear the 17-Year Cicadas Four Years Early

As a kid growing up in Virginia, I have vivid memories of the 17-year cicadas. They were enormous, dangerous-looking ...

No big cicada swarms in 2026 but stragglers will buzz in these states

No major cicada broods will emerge in 2026, but stragglers from 13‑ and 17‑year cycles may appear in several states. Here’s ...

47-centimetre ‘cicada towers’ in the Amazon rainforest act like lungs; scientists crack the mystery using condoms

Researchers have discovered the purpose of the bizarre clay chimneys located at the base of the Amazon rainforest based on reputable research publishe.
Tennessean

Should Tennessee expect cicadas this summer? Where broods are emerging

Tennessee will be spared from any major cicada brood emergences this summer. Some neighboring states, including Georgia and Kentucky, may see cicada stragglers. The next significant cicada emergence ...
The Clarion-Ledger

Will cicadas sing in Mississippi in 2026? Yes, and more will follow

Mississippians will hear annual, or dog-day, cicadas this year, which emerge every summer. Periodical cicadas, which emerge every 13 or 17 years, are distinct from the annual variety. Mississippi is ...

Cicada killer wasps spotted in Albuquerque. Here’s what to know

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern Cicada Killer Wasps have been spotted in Albuquerque, according to the City of Albuquerque ...