Chirping cicadas pique Chicago area's curiosity
Residents in the Chicago area are noticing louder and more numerous dog day cicadas this year. Increased activity has been reported in locations such as Thatcher Woods, LaBagh Woods, and Skokie Lagoons. The surge in the cicada population has sparked public curiosity regarding the intensity of their singing compared to previous seasons.
In a recent Sun-Times article headlined “Are cicadas louder this year?” one person wondered if more cicadas could be heard in Thatcher Woods, LaBagh Woods and Skokie Lagoons. The answer is yes, we do have more dog day cicadas singing this time of year compared to prior years, and they are indeed louder than…
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