About this episode
Gia and Bob discuss the return of the 17 year periodic cicadas in 2025 and share interesting facts about them.
Gia and Bob are once again excited about the arrival of the 17 year periodic cicadas. In 2025 it is Brood XIV that we welcome back. We hope to inspire you to either love cicadas or maybe just hate them a little less. Bob and Gia share 17 cool things about cicadas. There is nothing to fear when the cicadas are here! Related episodes: Cicadas are Kinda Cute , The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy Web sources for this episode include: Cicada Safari App created by Dr. Gene Krit sky Cicada Mania - Cicada Insect News, Facts, Life Cycle, Photos ... Books about cicadas: When the Woods Hum by Joanne Ryder (out of print check your library) Cecily Cicada 2021 Edition By Kita Helmetag Murdock and Patsy Helmetag Periodical Cicadas The Brood X Edition by Gene Kritsky
People in this episode
Hosts: Gia, Bob
Topics covered
- cicadas
- nature
- insects
- education
- periodic events
- entomology
Keywords
- cicadas
- Brood XIV
- insects
- nature education
- entomology
- cicada facts
- periodic cicadas
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cicada Safari App, Cicada Mania
Books & works: When the Woods Hum, Cecily Cicada 2021 Edition, Periodical Cicadas The Brood X Edition
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