From close-ups detailing the anatomy of a cicada to images of swarms highlighting the massive expanse, the images showcased the emergence of cicadas that began in the Chicago area and throughout Illinois.
It’s a scene reported across the city and its suburbs as large numbers of cicadas emerge from the ground, with more expected in the coming days.
Viewer footage from across the region details what many regions saw during the historic 2024 emergence:
PHOTOS: The emergence of cicadas in 2024 in the Chicago area and Illinois
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