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Cicadas vs Locusts: What's The Difference?

Cicadas vs. Locusts: What’s The Difference?

Although they share some similarities and their names have been improperly used interchangeably almost since cicadas were first discovered in… Why Do Cicadas Only Come Out Every 17 Years?

Everything You Need to Know About Cicadas 2021

: Brood X is a group of cicadas slated to come out of hiding in the Spring of 2021 in… Beautiful cicada - Carineta diardi in forest, climbing a plant.

Cicadas in New York: What’s Happening Now?

New York is a place that boldly embraces the changes of the seasons, but the incoming Brood X cicadas may… Odd green glasswing Alien head cicada (Salvazana mirabilis)

Cicada

If a person wakes up one warm summer morning and hears a noise outside their window like a thousand tiny… Cicada Brood X 2021

Cicada Brood X 2021: What is it and should you be concerned?

If you live in the eastern part of the United States, you’ve probably heard a lot of news about Brood…

Cicadas in Virginia: What’s Happening Now?

Northern parts of Virginia are starting to see a phenomenon that has been 17 years in the making – the…

Cicadas in Washington, DC: What’s Happening Now?

With the many changes in the world today, the abrupt boom of cicadas along the eastern region of the United… Beautiful cicada - Carineta diardi in forest, climbing a plant.

Cicadas in Pennsylvania: What’s Happening Now?

The loud song of nature is not a lawnmower or even a swarm of locusts, but it is the announcement…

Cicadas in Maryland: What’s Happening Now?

In the last 17 years, the majority of residents in Maryland haven’t seen so much as a single cicada. There… Animal, Arthropod, Biology, Cicada, Cicadidae

Here’s What 1.5 Million Cicadas Looks Like

With soil temperatures reaching 64 degrees across the East Coast, billions (perhaps even trillions) of cicadas from Brood X are… Molting cicada on tree

When Will Cicadas Be Gone?

Noise levels are rising across the Eastern United States as the cicadas of Brood X are emerging from the ground… A Great Potoo is perching on a big branch at night with a black background looking towards the camera

Potoo Vs. Great Potoo: 5 Key Differences About This Strange Bird

If you’ve heard of the ghost bird or seen those videos of the weird, bark-like birds in the Amazon, you’ve… Bearded dragon (Pogona barbata) - friendliest reptile

Bearded Dragon

“A bearded dragon can change the color of its beard according to its mood” Bearded dragons live in Central and… Close-up of an Egyptian Locust (Anacridium aegyptium) sitting on a stone.

Locust

The word “locust” is given to certain types of grasshoppers with short horns. Locusts are insects that are known for… Loudest Insects

The Top 9 Loudest Insects in the World

In a world full of lions and whales, insects seem inferior when it comes to noise levels. But some of… Butterfly cicadas with broad multicolor wings

Locusts in Texas: When Do These Noisy Bugs Appear?

Throughout history, locusts have been both hated and feared. These insects, related to grasshoppers, produce massive swarms that move over…

Cicadas Lifespan: How Long Do Cicadas Live?

One of the most interesting bugs in the insect world, cicadas have a fascinating lifespan and lifecycle. But how long…

Why Cicadas Won’t Eat Your Tomato Plants

If you live in an area where cicadas are expected to emerge this spring, you might be worried about your… 17 Year Periodical Cicada sitting on a leaf

This State Will Be the Epicenter of This Year’s Cicada Emergence

Kentucky is about to get hit with massive numbers of periodical cicadas. Unlike the annual cicadas, periodical cicadas emerge from… Animals With Exoskeletons-cicada

Are Cicadas Dangerous?

Over 3,000 species of cicadas have been identified. These insects have different names in different regions of the United States.… Where Are Cicadas Located

The Geography of Cicadas: Which States Experience the Most Emergence?

What are cicadas and where are these creatures located? Should you be afraid of them? Can you see cicadas in… Cicada on leaf

4 Loud Bugs That Make Noise at Night

If you’re going camping, you’re certainly expecting to hear various bugs making sounds at night. You’ll probably even enjoy listening… Macro image in natural light of isolated specimen of Brown marmorated stink bug, scientific name Halyomorpha halys, photographed on a green leaf with natural background.

The Average American Can’t Properly Identify These Common Insects

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite inhabiting nearly every… Animals With Exoskeletons-cicada

Cicadas in Texas

Ah, summer is here. The familiar sounds, sights, scents, and undeniable heat have arrived. Many people will find it fascinating… Grasshopper vs Locust

Grasshopper vs Locust: 6 Major Differences That Set Them Apart

Grasshoppers and locusts look strikingly similar, but how alike are they? Sure – they both have springy legs and a… Brazilian Treehopper

Brazilian Treehopper

Brazilian Treehoppers are insects from the Membracidae family, of the Hemiptera order of true bugs. They have a distinct cluster… Animals With Exoskeletons-cicada

Katydid Vs Cicada: What are the Differences?

Whenever summer is around the corner, certain nights get a lot louder, especially in the southern United States! There are… Close-up of a desert locust

Desert Locust

“Desert locusts are tenacious insects that can eat anything and repopulate in massive numbers.” The desert locust has lived in… Cicada vs. Horsefly

Cicada vs. Horsefly

At first glance, you might assume that these two insects look exactly like each other. After all, both the cicada… the yellow grasshopper with round oval gray eyes

Grasshopper

Grasshoppers comprise one of the oldest insect families on earth. The first grasshoppers probably appeared 250 million years ago during… What do chameleons eat - eating an insect

What Do Chameleons Eat? 20 Foods in Their Diet

Chameleons (Chamaeleonidae) are a source of wonder due to their remarkable ability to blend into the environment around them. The… Paphiopedilum malipoense - Jade Slipper Orchid

3 Types of Green Orchids

When we think of colorful flowers, we usually think of various bright hues of pinks, oranges, reds, and purples. But…

The 10 Largest Wasps in the World

When you see a wasp flying toward you, what do you do? Most people’s first instinct is to run away… Cicada Killer Wasp vs. Asian Giant Hornet

Cicada Killer Wasp vs. Asian Giant Hornet: 5 Key Differences

There has been a lot of confusion lately when it comes to recognizing the differences between the cicada killer wasp… Cicada Killer vs Japanese Hornet

Are You Seeing Murder Hornets? Learn to Differentiate Them From Other Insects.

Have you seen a really big bee outside? We’re talking really, really big: a scary-looking wasp that is 2 inches… Great black wasp on the mint flowers

Black Wasp

The black wasp, which is often referred to as the Great Black Wasp, is rather small, and it is grouped… Viceroy Butterfly can be found in Florida

Dragonfly vs Butterfly: What’s the Difference?

While both are commonly found in our backyard gardens, what are all of the differences between a dragonfly vs butterfly?… Giant Whip Scorpion

Everything’s Bigger in Texas — Including These 9 Enormous Insects

Many wild and interesting bugs call Texas home. From our state insect (the monarch butterfly!) to Texas red-headed centipedes (which… Kuschelina flea beetle genus on a leaf in Houston, TX. Species is found in the USA. Eye level macro with copy space

Beetles vs Bugs: What’s the Difference?

Many people use the terms bug and insect interchangeably. While it may seem like a matter of preference, there are… Cicadas on a fence

This Year’s Spring Cicada Emergence Set To Be The Largest Since 1803

It’s about to be noisy, especially in the Midwest. Two broods of periodical cicadas are preparing to emerge from their… fire icon
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