Brood XIV is a cohort of periodical cicadas, in which each succeeding generation of the insects emerges every 17 years.

Cicadas of Brood XIV have begun to emerge this spring, starting in the Southeast and making their way to the Northeast.

Cicadas of Brood XIV have begun to emerge this spring, starting in the Southeast and making their way to the Northeast.

Though Western NC didn't see many cicadas during 2024's emergence, scientists say Brood XIV is expected to emerge in the area this year.