Brood XIX Brood XIII Set to Emerge in 2024

Interactive Map Tracks Upcoming Cicada Swarms

Mark Your Calendars: Trillions of Insects to Take Flight

Prepare for an extraordinary natural phenomenon as trillions of periodical cicadas prepare to emerge from the ground this spring. In a matter of weeks, Brood XIX Brood XIII will make their long-awaited appearance. According to experts, this massive emergence is expected to begin around April 29, 2024, at 12:40 PM EDT.

These fascinating insects, which have been living underground for 13 years, will blanket the skies in the coming months. From Maryland to Pennsylvania and beyond, communities will witness the incredible spectacle of these billions of cicadas taking flight. An interactive map created by researchers allows individuals to track the predicted emergence locations of Brood XIX and Brood XIII, providing real-time updates on their progress.

As the cicadas emerge, they will shed their exoskeletons and begin their brief adult lives, which typically last only a few weeks. During this time, they will mate and lay eggs, ensuring the survival of the next generation. Their noisy mating calls, which can reach up to 100 decibels, will create a distinctive chorus throughout the affected areas.