Chicago Braces for 1.5 Million Cicadas Per Acre in Historic 17-Year Swarm Invasion
By: Tejal Somvanshi
Chicago prepares for a historic invasion with 1.5 million cicadas per acre!
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Cicadas emerge every 17 years, and Chicago is about to witness the spectacle.
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Temperatures hitting 64°F will trigger the emergence of these noisy insects.
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Expect ear-sp
litting mating ca
lls as cicadas fill the air in Chicago.
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Suburbs and wooded areas brace for millions of cicadas in the coming days.
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Cicadas spend up to 17 years underground before their dramatic surface appearance.
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Illinois sees a rare convergence of 13-year and 17-year cicada broods.
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July will reveal large piles of cicada skeletons after their brief surface life.
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Pet owners warned to prevent pets from eating cicadas to avoid stomach issues.
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