Where Do Most Cicadas Live?

Generally, periodical cicadas are found east of the Mississippi River with the 13-year cicadas found in the more southern states and the 17-year cicadas found in the more northern states.
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Worldwide environments where cicadas live include:
  • Tropical rainforests.
  • Desert scrub.
  • Temperate season forests.

Where do cicadas live in the US?

This year, a group of cicadas known as Brood X is expected to appear in the District of Columbia and at least parts of these 15 states: Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

What states will have cicadas in 2021?

This summer will see cicadas in multiple areas across the US, but the United States Forest Service expect denser populations to be prevalent in parts of Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

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