“FYI: According to the Illinois extension.edu, Whoopi was more accurate than Sunny. While two broods or types will ( as is quite rare) be emerging at the same time, they will be in separate places, so both will not be present on the same piece of land, except they think possibly, a few pockets around Springfield, Illinois. So this shouldn’t be an apocalyptic event. Though they can be damaging to very young trees or shrubs, mature trees can handle being pruned somewhat by their activity. They are not dangerous toward humans or animals, though some dogs ( all 3 of mine) love to eat them, which isn’t a problem either, ( they are edible) though you have to make sure they don’t over consume, with the high numbers around during the periodical cicadas emergence. The Super loud sounds coming from large numbers of them is the most notable thing usually. And researchers say that less than 5% of cicadas are infected with that fungus, and they have yet to see any effect on wildlife beyond the cicadas themselves. To put some headlines in to fuller perspective.”
Joy in movement via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24