With two broods emerging simultaneously this year, the media is abuzz with cicada facts.  Emily and Katie reflect on their first conversation about cicadas over ten years ago and what they discovered during a late night google-dive. Join them as they discuss some of the obvious and less obvious knowledge around these fascinating insects.

What is the difference between a cicada and a locust and why do people get them confused?

What broods are emerging this year?

What is the lifecycle of a cicada and why are they unique?

http://www.morganloghouse.org/cicada/

https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/extension/cicadas-are-making-a-rare-appearance-in-indiana-in-2024-indy-star/

https://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/common-cicadas-of-indiana/ 

https://www.fs.usda.gov/foresthealth/docs/CicadaBroodStaticMap.pdf