Trillions of cicadas are emerging in 17 U.S. states. Is Canada next?
Over the next few months, and for the first time since 1803, cicada broods XIX and XIII are co-emerging across 17 U.S. states
Better known for their cacophony of calls than their grace, there are more than 200 species of cicadas across North America, but the co-emergence of two specific broods of different life cycles happens only once every 221 years.
When and where will the emergence occur?
From late April through June, the broods will be seen in the southeast and Midwest, from Oklahoma to Virginia and from Wisconsin to Louisiana. Although they will appear in 17 states, only one state is likely to see both broods. Both XIX and XIII are adjacent “but not significantly overlapping” in north-central Illinois, according to the University of Connecticut.
The other states are Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Will Canada also be impacted?
While the U.S. is home to a range of periodical cicadas, the species of cicadas found in Canada are annual.
Species like Okanagana canadensis, known commonly as the Canadian Cicada, can be found across almost every province and territory, excluding the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. It is typically active from June to July, peaking in June.
Say’s Cicada is also found across Canada and is active from May to July, with a peak in June.
Southern Ontario is home to Dog Day Cicadas, with their distinctive green markings.
