Nearly every year, somewhere in the eastern US, a brood of periodical
cicadas (Magicicada spp.) emerges for the first time in 13 or 17 years.
Each brood contains millions of individuals and it's probably one of the
most spectacular displays that you would be lucky enough to experience.
Before the episode, Steve and Bill traveled to Syracuse to see the tail end
of Brood VII at a property owned by the Griffin Hill Farm Brewery. They
recount that experience, explore the biology of cicadas, discuss why
periodical cicadas live underground for so many years, and talk about the
history and current status of brood VII. Enjoy!
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