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Brood X and Brood XIX Cicadas Emerge Together for the First Time in 221 Years
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Brood X and Brood XIX Cicadas Emerge Together for the First Time in 221 Years

Imagine witnessing a natural event so rare that the last time it occurred, the United States had just doubled in size through the Louisiana Purchase. This year, for the first time since that historic acquisition, two distinct cicada broods are emerging together, creating a spectacle not seen in over two centuries. This simultaneous emergence of cicada broods is not just a fascinating phenomenon for entomologists but a remarkable reminder of the historical timeline we are part of.