{"id":129813,"date":"2025-03-23T12:11:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T15:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=129813"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:57:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:57:28","slug":"how-to-get-rid-cicadas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-cicadas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Cicadas, Plus 2026 Forecast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve had problems with cicadas in the past, wrap trees to prevent damage or spray ornamentals with water to knock them off the plants. When possible, tolerate them \u2014 they\u2019ll be gone in 4 weeks.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo major emergences will occur in 2026,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/cooley.eeb.uconn.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Cooley<\/a>, associate professor at the University of Connecticut, who studies periodical cicadas. Damage this year should be minimal. In 2026, the cicada forecast shows only stragglers from Brood II and Brood XXII.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-7331965f-afbb-4800-bcdd-182fc1ed3c49\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-cicadas\/#0-when-do-cicadas-emerge\" style=\"\">When Do Cicadas Emerge?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-cicadas\/#1-looking-ahead-long-range-cicada-forecast\" style=\"\">Looking Ahead: Long-Range Cicada Forecast<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-cicadas\/#2-get-rid-of-cicadas-in-your-yard\" style=\"\">Get Rid of Cicadas in Your Yard<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-cicadas\/#7-what-is-a-cicada\" style=\"\">What is a Cicada?<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 Brood II and Brood XXII stragglers are expected to emerge in 2026.<br>\u2022 Don\u2019t bother with insecticides; instead, take precautions to protect your plants.<br>\u2022 Tolerating cicadas is beneficial to the environment and your yard.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-when-do-cicadas-emerge\">When Do Cicadas Emerge?<\/h2>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"494ed2a3-3570-48b2-86f4-3e44829609ec\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Cicadas Invasion in 2025\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cicadas emerge after leaves appear on the trees, when the soil temperature reaches 64 degrees at 8 inches deep. Think late spring.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, <strong>Brood II<\/strong> and <strong>Brood XXII<\/strong> stragglers will emerge, although the full invasion of Brood XXII will occur in 2027 and the full invasion of Brood II won\u2019t occur until 2030.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fun Fact: <\/strong>\u201cStragglers\u201d is the term for cicadas that emerge off-cycle, outside of their brood\u2019s emergence year.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Cicada Mania, here are the states that will be impacted by the appearance of Brood II and Brood XXII in 2026:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Connecticut<\/li>    <li>Georgia<\/li>    <li>Kentucky<\/li>    <li>Louisiana<\/li>    <li>Maryland<\/li>    <li>Mississippi<\/li>    <li>New Jersey<\/li>    <li>New York<\/li>    <li>North Carolina<\/li>    <li>Ohio<\/li>    <li>Oklahoma<\/li>    <li>Pennsylvania<\/li>    <li>Virginia<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip for 2026:<\/strong> If there were a lot of cicadas in your yard in 2013, you are likely to see a handful emerging again in 2026.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-looking-ahead-long-range-cicada-forecast\">Looking Ahead: Long-Range Cicada Forecast<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the schedule for cicadas and their primary locations for the next 5 years, through 2031. This does not include broods that emerge early. The next major cicada emergence will be in 2027, when Brood XXII emerges.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Brood&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2027<\/td><td>Brood XXII<\/td><td>Ohio, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2028<\/td><td>Brood XXIII<\/td><td>Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2029<\/td><td>Brood I<\/td><td>Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2030<\/td><td>Brood II<\/td><td>Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2031<\/td><td>Brood III<\/td><td>Illinois, Iowa, Missouri<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cicadamania.com\/cicadas\/where-will-17-13-year-periodical-cicadas-emerge-next\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cicada Mania<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-get-rid-of-cicadas-in-your-yard\">Get Rid of Cicadas in Your Yard<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-18679\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dead-cicada.jpg\" alt=\"A killer wasp grips a cicada. Killer wasps are a natural predator of cicadas.\" class=\"wp-image-129819\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dead-cicada.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dead-cicada-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dead-cicada-656x504.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dead-cicada-150x115.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dead-cicada-768x590.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A killer wasp grips a dead cicada. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixnio.com\/fauna-animals\/insects-and-bugs\/hornets-wasps-pictures\/cicada-killer-wasp-holding-dead-cicada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixnio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no effective way to get rid of cicadas once they emerge. It\u2019s best to tolerate them and take measures to protect your ornamental plants to minimize damage.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-how-to-tolerate-cicadas\">How to Tolerate Cicadas<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of waging war on cicadas, consider tolerating the buzz and invasion for a month. <strong>Cicadas don\u2019t live long. Maybe 4 weeks.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some reasons <strong>you might not want to get rid of cicadas:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Cicadas are harmless: <\/strong>Cicadas do not eat leaves, flowers, fruits, or garden produce.<\/li>    <li><strong>Cicadas benefit the environment: <\/strong>They provide food for birds, wasps, fish, and wildlife.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Cicadas aerate the ground<\/strong>.<\/li>    <li><strong>Cicadas improve soil <\/strong>as they decompose.<\/li>    <li><strong>You avoid harmful chemicals<\/strong>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-how-to-protect-plants\">How to Protect Plants<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The billions of cicadas that emerge in boom years (though not in 2026) will quickly make their way to trees, so protecting delicate species is important.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf you have delicate ornamentals, you may want to wrap or bag them to keep females away, since their egg-laying can damage such plants,\u201d Cooley says.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To protect your trees:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Spray<\/strong> <strong>often<\/strong> with a strong hose.<\/li>    <li><strong>Wrap smaller and younger trees <\/strong>with netting that has openings of less than \u00bc inch.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cicadas don\u2019t eat tree leaves, but they can damage trees.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here\u2019s how:<\/strong> Female cicadas cut slits into the bark to lay eggs. After the eggs hatch, the nymphs (juveniles) drop to the ground. Once on the ground, the nymphs burrow, digging several feet below ground, and attach themselves to a tree root underground to suck out the sap and juices.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey will only damage roots in extremely unusual circumstances or if the plants are on the way out anyway,\u201d Cooley says.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In case you\u2019re wondering, there\u2019s no way to kill nymphs either. \u201cIf you have the nymphs in your yard (underground), there is no reasonable way to get rid of them,\u201d he says.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trees at risk:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Apple<\/li>    <li>Ash<\/li>    <li>Cherry<\/li>    <li>Chestnut<\/li>    <li>Dogwood<\/li>    <li>Elm<\/li>    <li>Hickory<\/li>    <li>Maple<\/li>    <li>Oak<\/li>    <li>Peach<\/li>    <li>Pear<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to protecting grapevines and other climbing plants, you may need to pluck off cicadas one by one. (This is a great chore for kids!)<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>Fruit trees, nursery trees, and recently transplanted trees are at greatest risk.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/tree-care\/guide-planting-fruit-trees\/\">A Guide to Planting Fruit Trees<\/a><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-how-to-limit-damage-from-cicadas-in-your-yard\">How to Limit Damage from Cicadas in Your Yard<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cicada-closeup.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a cicada clinging to peeling birch bark, showing translucent wings, amber eyes, and textured tree trunk details.\" class=\"wp-image-129820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cicada-closeup.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cicada-closeup-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cicada-closeup-656x472.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cicada-closeup-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cicada-closeup-768x553.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cicada on a tree. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/crankypk\/18596909948\/in\/photolist-ukm2qq-2j6YA6b-2kZAQLw-2n52G5F-2mJkcQx-2mxK7JK-2kZAShs-2m4kVh1-2kZEgzq-2n66Tcz-2oeyNTf-2m4Va7o-2nnkwiC-2kYAN8P-2ohDbbE-6r3W8x-2pxubYf-6r6uWy-6r3VYe-6r3VZx-2m1b1Gs-2n814s2-2qKffMg-2m3bmUt-2m2NNvA-2m1Z73q-6r87Ao-2m57A69-2m5LpXv-2nicaPW-2prBJAJ-2m46NfZ-2m3vzWS-2m46BYN-2m3A16n-2m38pt1-2m4nD2J-2m5rnub-2m3vzX3-2m4vkfj-2m33MM3-2m3EXBv-2m3B1QC-2m4qQ6W-2m3WnVZ-2m4iSHo-2m5TYci-2m3eFMj-2m42Z73-2m4fg9j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CrankyPK<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can\u2019t prevent cicadas from coming, but you can limit the damage to your yard and your hearing.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Invest in earplugs<\/strong> or noise-canceling headphones.<\/li>    <li><strong>Cover pools and hot tubs. <\/strong>Cicadas tend to fly into them and can clog the drains.<\/li>    <li><strong>Do yard work in the early morning or at dusk<\/strong>, when cicadas are less active. The vibrations from your lawn equipment can attract cicadas.<\/li>    <li><strong>Wear a hat <\/strong>when working under trees or in your yard. Cicadas like to pee after filling up on tree sap.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/best-time-of-day-to-mow-grass\/\">When is the Best Time of Day to Mow Grass?<\/a><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-don%E2%80%99t-use-insecticides\">Don\u2019t Use Insecticides<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t try to get rid of cicadas by using insecticides, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/safepestcontrol\/cicadas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EPA says<\/a>. You\u2019re wasting your time and money. A study in the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16539142\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Journal of Economic Entomology<\/a> says that \u201cconventional insecticides have low or variable season-long efficacy in reducing injury caused by cicadas.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So many cicadas emerge at a time that as soon as one group dies, another emerges. Additionally, insecticides may pose risks to you, your family, neighbors, and pets.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-what-is-a-cicada\">What is a Cicada?<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cicada-on-hand.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a red-eyed cicada perched on a person\u2019s finger, showing delicate wings, orange legs, and dark body.\" class=\"wp-image-129821\" style=\"width:800px;height:533px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cicada-on-hand.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cicada-on-hand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cicada-on-hand-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cicada-on-hand-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cicada-on-hand-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cicada sitting on a hand. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/52450054@N04\/51191309270\/in\/photolist-2kZAQLw-2n52G5F-2mJkcQx-2mxK7JK-2kZAShs-2m4kVh1-2kZEgzq-2n66Tcz-2oeyNTf-2m4Va7o-2nnkwiC-2kYAN8P-2ohDbbE-6r3W8x-2pxubYf-6r6uWy-6r3VYe-6r3VZx-2m1b1Gs-2n814s2-2qKffMg-2m3bmUt-2m2NNvA-2m1Z73q-6r87Ao-2m57A69-2m5LpXv-2nicaPW-2prBJAJ-2m46NfZ-2m3vzWS-2m46BYN-2m3A16n-2m38pt1-2m4nD2J-2m5rnub-2m3vzX3-2m4vkfj-2m33MM3-2m3EXBv-2m3B1QC-2m4qQ6W-2m3WnVZ-2m4iSHo-2m5TYci-2m3eFMj-2m42Z73-2m4fg9j-2m4Pzps-2m3B2kA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Judy Gallagher<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cicadas rise up from the ground to mate and breed. After mating, the male dies, and the female produces about 500 eggs, then dies.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 2 basic groups:&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Annual: <\/strong>Only comes once a year, like Santa Claus.<a href=\"https:\/\/mdc.mo.gov\/discover-nature\/field-guide\/annual-cicadas\"> <\/a>Usually in early summer.<\/li>    <li><strong>Periodical: <\/strong>Appears once every 13 or 17 years. Usually in late spring.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cicadas do not bite people or pets. If your dog or cat eats a few, these insects are a good source of protein. But should a dog or cat eat too many, it might vomit up the cicadas.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to do with cicada bodies:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Add them to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/composting-101-how-to-start-your-first-compost-pile\/\">compost bin<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Bury them.<\/li>    <li>Burn them.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-the-bottom-line-tolerate-or-treat-cicadas\">The Bottom Line: Tolerate or Treat Cicadas?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cicadas won\u2019t harm you or your lawn, but they may bedevil you and your family. Don\u2019t try to get rid of cicadas by using insecticides \u2013 they won\u2019t work.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although you may not need to treat cicadas, there are many other lawn pests we can help you with. Call a <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=fertilization\">LawnStarter lawn treatment pro<\/a> today to treat any pest infestation in your yard or to <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=mowing\">mow your yard<\/a> during the growing season.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-9368aa3e-e177-4c16-bc0f-af670aee8ed8\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-9368aa3e-e177-4c16-bc0f-af670aee8ed8\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-9368aa3e-e177-4c16-bc0f-af670aee8ed8\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-9368aa3e-e177-4c16-bc0f-af670aee8ed8\">  <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John Cooley, associate professor in residence, ecology and evolutionary biology, at the University of Connecticut, Hartford, CT. Personal interview.<\/p>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image: Red-eyed cicada resting on a green leaf. 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