Billions of Brood X cicadas — and their buzzing sound — will soon emerge across Indiana

[EPeter213]

I’ve seen a few in my neck of the woods. Lots of holes, one flier rhat landed on my shirt this morning. One new shed on the side of the house, and one headless corpse on the porch. I have yet to hear any sing.

 

[Hkindiana]

The warm temperatures forecast for next week should really bring them out. Time to fire up the skillets . . . . .

 

[Cameramonkey]

I havent seen a single one yet.

Tree frogs on the other hand are crazy loud. Louder than ever.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I keep plugging my ears to see if I'm hearing them yet. So far, it's still just my tinnitus.

 

[2A-Hoosier23]

Friend of mine just sent me this pic from a pond in Monroe County. Albino or different species or just a young one that hasn't shed the white shell? Quick google search isn't helping much.

 

[bwframe]

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Friend of mine just sent me this pic from a pond in Monroe County. Albino or different species or just a young one that hasn't shed the white shell? Quick google search isn't helping much.

I think the white one is fresh out of the shell and will turn to black soon. Not sure exactly how long it takes.

 

[Hkindiana]

Yes, the white one just emerged from its shell - those and the ones just emerging from the ground are supposed to be the best eating

 

[printcraft]

 

[bwframe]

At a buddies house near Helmsburg. He was telling me about birds pecking the ground more than normal across his yard.

He showed me where and all the empty casings. We started seeing a white one, then a black one, then they were flying around us. Few dozen were seen after that and dozens more flying.

 

[bwframe]

They are very noticeable at my house today. Lots of wings everywhere, left over from the birds.

Plenty of just formed bugs too. In various stages, they seem barely mobile. Only a rare flier and no noise yet.

 

[Jaybird1980]

They are very noticeable at my house today. Lots of wings everywhere, left over from the birds.

Plenty of just formed bugs too. In various stages, they seem barely mobile. Only a rare flier and no noise yet.

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You take really good pics.
Mine always look like crap.

 

[churchmouse]

Yes, the white one just emerged from its shell - those and the ones just emerging from the ground are supposed to be the best eating

"REPORTED"

 

[bwframe]

You take really good pics.
Mine always look like crap.

It's not me, it's my phone. A Galaxy Note 9. It does the work pretty good most of the time.

I've gotten to where the phone's camera may be more important than the rest of the works. I'm sure a newer flagship phone would be even better, out of my price range though.

 

[printcraft]

"REPORTED"

Right!?

pssst... “ban button”

 

[churchmouse]

Right!?

pssst... “ban button”

If he posts up a pic of a skillet full you damned skippy.......

 

[Hkindiana]

If he posts up a pic of a skillet full you damned skippy.......

They are no uglier than shrimp or lobsters, and have a similar taste. I call it “cicada stir fry”

 

[Jaybird1980]

They are no uglier than shrimp or lobsters, and have a similar taste. I call it “cicada stir fry”

 

[churchmouse]

Oh you did not do that.

 

[ghuns]

Makes me more tolerant of those who eat pineapple on pizza.

 

[Hkindiana]

Oh you did not do that.

I was planning on having BLT’s for dinner, but now I’m thinking “CLT’s” using 17 year old “bacon from the ground”. Pictures to follow . . . . . .