They are also a valuable food source for native wildlife, including birds, mammals and fish. While egg-laying by female cicadas can cause “flagging” on trees and shrubs (death of branch tips ...

The eastern U.S. is about to be inundated with trillions of Brood XIV periodical cicadas—which were first documented by the pilgrims in 1634. Periodical cicadas have red eyes and emerge from the ...

Much of the Dayton area had its main 17-year cicada emergence (Brood X) in 2021. Brood X also hits Montgomery and Greene counties, as well as areas to the north, including Clark, Miami, Darke and ...

While portions of Greater Cincinnati might have escaped the swarm of cicadas in 2021, it's unlikely they'll be able to evade the emergence and ear-piercing sound of this year's group ...

Cicada season is upon us, and what brings up grateful feelings for warm weather in some may bring up symptoms of entomophobia in others. Luckily for those afraid of insects, Delaware is not ...

Cincinnati will be hit by a noisy, buggy invasion this spring when the 17-year cicadas emerge. This map shows when and where ...