periodical cicada
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of periodical cicada
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Also notable is that all seven periodical cicada species—broods contain multiple species—will be out in the same year.
From Slate • Apr. 14, 2024
The research team says this is one of only a few studies that has explored the indirect effects of periodical cicada emergence events on forest food webs.
From Science Daily • Oct. 19, 2023
Fifteen different periodical cicada groups, or "broods," live in forests across the eastern U.S., emerging in 13- to 17-year cycles.
From National Geographic • Sep. 5, 2023
While these mites are always around, they become “particularly abundant” in times and places where there is a periodical cicada brood emergence, he said.
From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2021
It has been several weeks since the exit of Brood X of the 17-year periodical cicada, and I know I’m not alone in missing these enchanting ruby-eyed creatures and the otherworldly soundtrack of their chirping.
From Washington Post • Aug. 3, 2021
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