April 6 (UPI) — A rare double-emergence of cicada broods is about to swarm the eastern United States in the coming weeks, scientists say. Brood 13, which emerges every 17 years, and Brood 19, which emerges every 13, will join together for the first time since 1803, when Thomas Jefferson was president.
Brood 13, which emerges every 17 years, and Brood 19, which emerges every 13, will join together for the first time since 1803, when Thomas Jefferson was president.April 6 -- A rare double-emergence of cicada broods is about to swarm the eastern United States in the coming weeks, scientists say.
There are 15"periodical" cicada broods in the United States, three of which emerge every 13 years and the rest every 17. The cicadas from Broods 13 and 19 are of a similar size, growing to about 1.4 inches, but other broods can double that and have up to an eight-inch wingspan. Dr. Katie Dana, an entomologist and cicada expert from Illinois, said she's been looking forward to this year's co-emergence for many years.between the two broods is in Springfield, Ill. Shrader said the"bug geeks" are looking forward to seeing whether the two broods will hybridize during mating season.
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Cicada double brood event: What to expect when trillions of bugs emerge in Eastern USCarys Matthews is a freelance writer for Live Science and has a passion for the natural world. Most recently the group digital editor of BBC Wildlife and BBC Countryfile Magazine, she writes about the outdoors, nature and health and fitness. Prior to this she has worked for a number of sports and environmental titles in the U.K.
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