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Cicada invasion 2025: Will the insects emerge in Wisconsin this year?

The article from MSN discusses the anticipated emergence of cicadas in 2025, focusing on whether Wisconsin will experience this phenomenon. It explains that cicadas have a unique life cycle where different broods emerge on predictable schedules, either every 13 or 17 years. In 2025, two significant broods, Brood XIII (17-year cycle) and Brood XIX (13-year cycle), are expected to emerge simultaneously, an event last seen in 1803. While Brood XIII is known to emerge in parts of the Midwest, including some areas near Wisconsin, the article notes that Wisconsin itself is not typically part of the cicada emergence map for these broods. However, residents might still hear or see cicadas if they are close to the emergence zones in neighboring states like Illinois or Iowa. The article also touches on the ecological impact of cicadas, their role in the ecosystem, and the public's general fascination and sometimes annoyance with their loud mating calls and sheer numbers.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/ecology/cicada-invasion-2025-will-the-insects-emerge-in-wisconsin-this-year/ar-AA1x0j4P ]