Three species of cicada that only emerge once every 17 years are gearing up to spring to the surface in droves.

much like Brood XIX, which emerged across much of the eastern U.S. in 2024. This year, portions of 13 states may be impacted by Brood XIV, the second-largest periodical brood of cicadas ...

It's considered to be among the largest periodical cicada broods along with Brood XIX, which emerged in 2024, according to the University of Connecticut. Brood XIV probably will begin to emerge in ...

Brood XIV is more spread out than some others, meaning there could be large gaps between the affected areas, much like Brood XIX, which emerged ... hunting in Kansas and Missouri Bhamla clarified ...