And you thought it was just you: Confused cicadas emerge early
Cicadas are confused, Ohio scientist says (AP/Columbus Dispatch)
- Global warming may cause some broods to rise too early
Cicadas are confused, Ohio scientist says (AP/Columbus Dispatch)
Scientists Surprised By Unexpected Emergence Of Periodical Cicadas -- Four Years Early, ScienceDaily (May 8, 2009)
It's the autumnal equinox and the dog-day cicadas have about given up around here. Tonight, while walking the dogs, I heard just a small chorus, chanting their song of denial.
...as featured on the Greensboro Birds blog. Great blog. Lots over very cool photos.
Would you name your child Spiral Cicada? (stuff.co.nz)
Long after the cicadas are gone, cicada jewelry lives on:
Are the cicada songs waning in your neighborhood? Two weeks ago, driving through north-central Kentucky, the cicada symphony invaded our car through closed windows, loud radio and blazing air conditioner. Funny thing about cicadas, we rant and rave about the noise and the shell litter. But when they're gone, there's something I miss in the silence.
Here's your Sunday Cicada News Round Up. Enjoy them while they last.
Kentucky anglers are baiting up with cicadas to land lunkers. (The
"Other Voices" writer crazy for cicadas. Or is that crazy from cicadas? (Cincinnati Enquirer)