What’s that Noise? The 17-year Cicadas are Back
Published:15 Jul.2020 Source:Virginia Tech Daily
The bug-eyed Insects are emerging from the earth in Southwest Virginia this year, bringing a cacophony of white noise and molted brown husks to your backyard.
Even if you are not a fruit tree grower or vineyard manager, it is likely you will experience some sign of these cicadas. You may hear them, find their cast skins on trees, or even see them congregating. While large, cicadas do not bite, and are largely harmless, even to cats and dogs. This emergence, as well as the emergence of Brood X next year, are natural occurring events entomologists have been looking forward to for years. “This insect is really fascinating, and if you don’t have fruit trees or grapevines to protect, you can enjoy this phenomenon while it lasts,” suggests Pfeiffer.