Brood Xiii And Brood Xix To Make Dual Appearance

Cicadas Set to Emerge in Midwest, Southeast in 2024

Brood XIII and Brood XIX to Make Dual Appearance

Interactive Map Reveals Cicada Hotspots

This spring, two broods of cicadas will emerge in the Midwest and the Southeast in a rare dual appearance. Brood XIX and Brood XIII, which have life cycles of 13 and 17 years, respectively, are expected to make their presence known in 2024.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the cicadas will emerge in two waves. Brood XIII is expected to emerge first, beginning in April in the southeastern United States. Brood XIX will follow in late May and early June, emerging in the Midwest.

The USDA has created an interactive map that shows where cicadas are expected to emerge in 2024. The map indicates that Brood XIII will be most prevalent in states such as Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Brood XIX will be concentrated in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, and Kansas.

While cicadas are not typically considered a threat to humans or property, their emergence can be accompanied by a lot of noise. Male cicadas make a distinctive clicking sound to attract mates, and the chorus can be deafening at times.

If you live in an area where cicadas are expected to emerge in 2024, be prepared for the possibility of some noise and disruption. However, rest assured that cicadas are harmless and their emergence is a natural phenomenon that only occurs every 13 or 17 years.