Though there is no double emergence this year, Western NC residents can expect to see more cicadas than they saw in 2024.

The 17-year cicada species emerging this year include Magicicada septendecim, Magicicada cassini and Magicicada septendecula. Periodical cicadas emerge every 13 or 17 years and have specific broods.

This year, however, the region can expect to see an emergence of Magicicada Brood XIV ... cicadas are mostly black in color, with amber wings and striking red eyes. While they share this ...