Brood XIV (14) of the 17-year periodical cicadas (Magicicada spp.) will appear this spring with high populations over a wide geographical area that includes southern Ohio as well as parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Localized appearances may be seen in parts of Indiana, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia.
The OSU Extension fact sheet, “Periodical Cicadas in Ohio,” was posted online earlier this week in anticipation of this magical event (from an entomological perspective!). Learn what to expect and how to react by clicking this hotlink to see the fact sheet:
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ENT-58
NOTE: the new fact sheet is an update and revision of the ENT-58 titled, “Periodical and "Dog-Day" Cicadas,” written Apr 1, 2015, by David J. Shetlar, Professor, OSU Entomology and Jennifer E. Andon, Research Technician, OSU Entomology
