Cicadas

Waxhaw, NC  2024

Perhaps you've heard about the emergence of two broods of cicadas this year through out he middle of our country.  In what is a very rare event,  both a 17-year cicada and a 13-year cicada are emerging at the same time.  We're in the midst of the emergence now, and one can hear the cicadas all throughout the area.  Those with sharp eyes, might be able to make some out on this pillar.  I don't think the numbers of cicadas had peaked when I was out for this walk.  In some places the bugs are everywhere!  Here's a close-up.