Scientists differ about the precise range of Brood X cicadas, but entomologist Gene Kritsky, dean of behavioral and natural sciences at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati — and the unofficial dean of Brood X cicadas — expects to see them in 14 states plus the District of Columbia. Brood X — the "X" is the Roman numeral for 10 — is the largest group of 17-year cicadas, said Kritsky, author of the new book " Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition ." In the past, Brood X cicadas have even emerged in New York City's Central Park. Citizen scientists improve the cicada mapWhat should you do if you see a Brood X cicada? The first written record of emerging Brood X cicadas is from 1715, said Kritsky the entomologist, when Swedish clergyman Rev.

Source: CNN April 16, 2021 10:30 UTC