30 Get ready for "cicada-geddon". It’s the biggest bug emergence in centuries, 1 million per acre across 16 states shortly after the April 8th solar eclipse. (apnews.com) posted 272 days ago by UnvaxxedUnafraid 272 days ago by UnvaxxedUnafraid +30 / -0 Invaders from underground are coming in cicada-geddon. It's the biggest bug emergence in centuries Crawling out from underground every 13 or 17 years, the periodical cicadas are nature’s kings of the calendar. 21 comments share 21 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Do they feed on our crops? Food shortages coming?
They do not feed on crops. The adults don't eat. They just find the mate, do the nasty. Lay eggs and die.
Well I guess that’s not a bad way to die.. thanks for the reply.
Where do they get the energy to become adults?
They live underground sucking the sap out of tree roots for their nymph stage. That is 13 or 17 years, depending on the species.
https://cicadas.uconn.edu/general_information/