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Are cicadas here already
If you think you've already seen some cicadas in your yard, you very well may have.
WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - A 'tsunami of cicadas' is fast approaching as people across D.C., Maryland and Virginia begin spotting signs of Brood X emerging, with Maryland serving as the epicenter, according to experts.
This brood is poised to emerge from the ground for the first time in 17 years.
Cicada 2021 Map:
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Scientists at Virginia Tech say that as many as 1.5 million cicadas will emerge per acre as they infest the region.