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When broods of cicadas emerge from underground, backyards turn into an undulating chorus of millions of bugs. This loud noise is exclusive to the males, originating in sound boxes in their abdomens. The males use it in synchronized unison to establish territory and attract females.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Morning, in the spring of 2016, a massive brood of cicadas emerged in northern West Virginia after 17 years underground. The event prompted one West Virginia University professor to study the composition of their wings. Assistant News Director Caroline MacGregor has the story.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEarly this summer, Eastern Panhandle residents should expect to hear billions of loud, humming cicadas.“Oh, it’s deafening,” said Matt Kasson, an associate professor of plant pathology and mycology at West Virginia University.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThis year millions of cicadas emerged for their once-in-17-years mating season in West Virginia. The insect phenomenon inspired one state artist, who uses cicadas in her artwork.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsScientists are telling us that this is the year of the Cicadas. The noisy insects emerge in West Virginia every so often, this bunch haven’t been to the…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsResearchers are expecting a new brood of subterranean insects to emerge from the ground and begin mating across West Virginia.The Charleston Gazette-Mail…
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