Brood XIV is one of 15 broods of periodical cicadas that emerge every 13 or 17 years. This year they'll be in states such as Maryland and Tennessee.

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If you missed last summer's cicadas, well, you might get another shot. Georgians may see more soon. Here's what to know about ...

The Brood XIV periodical cicada appears once every 13 or 17 years according to Capecod.gov. These cicadas' behaviors and body ...

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