ATLANTA – Does this sound familiar? That eerie, deafening summer buzz? Well, get ready—because Georgia is about to get loud. Millions of red-eyed, buzzing cicadas from Brood XIV are crawling out of the ground after 17 years of living the underground life.
What we know: — These periodical cicadas, last seen in 2008, are making their grand return to Georgia and 12 other states this spring,according to Weather.com. Their emergence will be triggered by warm rain and soil temperatures reaching 64 degrees Fahrenheit about 8 inches below the surface—so expect to see them popping up anytime between mid-April and mid-May. First, they’ll appear in sunny spots, and then they’ll take over the shade.
Meet Your Noisy Neighbors
These cicadas aren’t just any old bugs; Brood XIV is one of the largest broods out there, according to CicadaMania.com. Sporting bright red eyes, black heads, and transparent wings with orange accents, they look like tiny Halloween decorations that never got put away. They love vertical surfaces, so expect to see them clinging to trees, buildings, and maybe even your porch furniture.
What they’re saying:…