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Dog-day cicadas in Texas: What are they and why they're so loud during the summer

Do you hear a loud hissing sound during the day? Yes, it sounds eerie, but it's a natural phenomenon. Dog-day cicadas appear throughout Texas during the summer months. Here is why these insects are ...
Houston Chronicle

Cicada killers raise concerns among Texans mistaking them for murder hornets. Here's what to know

Although Texans in Montgomery County have been buzzing with fear over supposed sightings of “murder hornets,” experts are telling them there’s no need to prepare for Armageddon. Texans shouldn’t worry ...
New York Post

Billions of buzzing cicadas from ‘Brood XIV’ will emerge across multiple states this spring

As winter melts away, spring begins to blossom – and buzz with the sound of cicadas. This year, the cohort of cicadas known as “Brood XIV” will emerge from the ground and, much like many other animals ...
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Cicadas are expected to emerge this spring. Here's where Brood XIV has the highest chance of returning after 17 years — and what they'll sound like.

For the first time in 17 years, a certain type of insect will emerge from the depths of the underground and could be coming to a state near you. Starting in late April, Brood XIV will likely make its ...
Chicago Tribune

To hear the cicadas sing, enthusiasts travel from near and far

During an afternoon stroll around Morton Arboretum, Maria Malayter’s Apple Watch buzzed twice with an unusual notification. The screen warned her of a “loud environment” with sound levels reaching 90 ...