The Dayton Daily News’ Barbara Kedziora took the above photos of a cicada nymph. Nymphs will emerge from the ground during the next few weeks and climb vertical surfaces before molting into adults.
The cicadas are generally harmless, but they will make a lot of noise and could overrun some trees.
Experts expected the cicadas to arrive in mid-May and last a few weeks.
Want to know more about cicadas and their upcoming invasion? Check out some of our earlier stories:
Cicadas: What you need to know about Brood X emerging here
Soil temperature rise could mean cicada appearance coming soon
Hate cicadas? Southwest Ohio company’s ‘body tent’ could be your answer
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