The first sightings of the cicadas — those noisy mating bugs making their way into the backyards of the Acela corridor — have now been reported in droves, and the Insect Spring is officially upon us.

Despite all the talk about the "disappointing" cicada season that was "canceled" because of evil urban development, scientists now insist that this year's horny insects "had a pretty good year." They ...

Another cicada invasion is here. The large Brood XIV, which emerges every 17 years, is making for a spectacular natural event as billions of periodical cicadas emerge across parts of the Eastern U.S., ...

After a 17-year absence, the red-eyed insects are back. May 24, 2007 — -- After a 17-year absence, a red-eyed insect is inflicting its loud mating call on millions of Midwesterners. The cicada is ...

An adult periodical cicada, in the process of shedding its nymphal skin, is seen on May 20, 2025, in Cincinnati. There are two large compound eyes, which are used to visually perceive the world around ...