Cicada Invasion of 2024: Illinois to Experience Two Brood Emergences
Broods XIII and XIX to Swarm the State in May and June
Get ready for a buzzing springtime in Illinois! In 2024, the state will witness the emergence of two broods of periodical cicadas, Brood XIII and Brood XIX. These long-lived insects spend their underground years feeding on tree roots and will soon make their grand appearance above ground.
Brood XIII will emerge in May, with its concentration in the southern part of the state. Brood XIX will follow in June, primarily affecting the northern and central regions. Some overlap between the two broods is expected, so locals can anticipate a chorus of cicada songs throughout much of the spring.
Interested readers can use an interactive map to track the distribution of Brood XIX and Brood XIII in 2024. This map provides a detailed breakdown of the areas where these cicadas are expected to be most prevalent.
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