Emergence!
As of 5/13, magicicada began emerging in DuPage County! The earliest emerging periodical cicadas were found in areas with exposed soil that was warmed by the sun at a higher rate than shaded soil. Many disturbed habitats, such as those in restoration sites at Lyman Woods, Willowbrook and Fullersburg Woods, had emerging cicadas as soon as 5/16.
Remember to snap pictures of cicada's undersides (abdomen) to help scientists ID cicadas down to species. Also, try recording some audio. If more than one species is present at a forest preserve, make multiple recordings to that both species can be documented!
Have fun out there, enjoy this blink-of-an-eye phenomenon, and happy cicada hunting.
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