Cicadas are set to return to the United States this spring, although the sheer number of insects may not match that of previous years due to climate change. According to researchers, the Brood XIV cicada group will emerge in May and last through June, influenced by soil temperatures reaching 64 degrees.
This is the second-largest group of cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence. The cicadas typically mature, mate, lay eggs, and die off before their offspring start the cycle again. Historically, Brood XIV has been found in 15 states across the US, including north Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio.
However, climate change is affecting the timing of the insects’ arrival, with declining populations on Long Island and shifting distributions in southwestern Ohio and southeastern Indiana. Despite this, over a trillion cicadas could still emerge this spring, although they won’t all be present at the same location simultaneously.
Researchers emphasize that while the numbers may be lower than previous years, the emergence will still have an impact on local ecosystems and wildlife.
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