Periodical cicadas are a group of cicadas inhabiting the North American continent, known for their mass emergence every 17 or 13 years. According to the Associated Press, in Newberry County, South Carolina, residents were surprised by the loud chirping of cicadas and contacted the sheriff’s office to inquire about the noise. Periodical cicadas living in the eastern part of North America are distributed such that the 17-year cicadas are found further north, while the 13-year cicadas are found further south. These groups are categorized into what are called “Broods” in the years they emerge. The year 2024 marks a significant … Continue reading Cicada Invasion 2024: Millions Per Acre, Two Broods Emerge in Historic Overlap