Brood II, the eastern brood of periodical cicadas, is expected to emerge in large numbers during May and June of 2013 along parts of the Atlantic states.

Brood II is a well-known brood of cicadas.  Thomas Jefferson wrote of their emergences in 1724, 1741, 1758, and 1775. Gene Kritsky, author of the Indiana Academy of Science’s book Periodical Cicadas, the Plague and the Puzzle, visited Monticello in 1996 and found they are still singing in Jefferson’s woods.

Scientists are actively mapping the distribution of this brood, and you can participate.  Simply click on the provided link to report on the 2013 emergence.

Click here to report an emergence.