Is Periodical Cicada Brood XIX Emergence (Tennessee) happening right now?
As of today, past peak, season runs to ~June 20. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Brood XIX is a 13-year periodical cicada brood composed of several Magicicada species.
In Tennessee it produces dense, noisy swarms of adults that emerge from the soil, mate, and die over a 4-8 week window.
The event is driven by soil temperature and produces locally very high cicada densities.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Radnor Lake State Natural Area (Nashville, Middle Tennessee) |
| Bandy Creek Visitor Area, Big South Fork NRRA |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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