The 13-Year Periodical Cicada is one of the southern species of periodical cicadas that emerges in massive synchronized broods every 13 years — one of nature's most spectacular phenomena. Its prime-numbered life cycle is thought to frustrate predator cycles. Adults live only a few weeks above ground to mate, producing a deafening combined chorus.
Best time to see a 13-Year Periodical Cicada
The best time to see a 13-Year Periodical Cicada is May, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,830 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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