Brood X is Coming!

It’s been 17 years since Maryland last saw Brood X, one of the 15 broods of periodical cicadas in the United States. This brood is the largest, with numbers in the trillions expected across 15 states. Whether you’re visiting us for the first time and are new to Maryland, or you simply forget what the last 17-year arrival was like, here’s a bit of what to expect when these insects make their way above ground:

For more reading, check out the following links:

Cicada Crew UMD – Home (weebly.com)

When will cicadas emerge in 2021? How long will they be around after they come out? When will they be back? A visual guide. (usatoday.com)