Cicadas Abuzz around Western Pennsylvania as Summer Progresses
Published:13 Aug.2020 Source:TRIB
The annual cicadas are buzzing in Western Pennsylvania, as the large insects emerge from underground for the hottest months of summer.
Cicadas are best known for their noises — mating calls coming from the males — that can be heard from dawn till dusk.
Joe Stavish, manager of community education at Tree Pittsburgh, said while they’re known for their sound, cicadas are easily identifiable by sight, too. Cicadas are big bugs — typically an inch or more — with four clear wings. Their bodies are dark in color, though some species have green or red markings. Their eyes are spaced far apart.