Cicada Season: What to Expect from the Coming Brood That’s Been Underground for 17 Year's

Michael Raupp:

John, it's going to be all about romance at that time.

Remember, these are teenagers. They're 17 years old. They have been underground. It's been dismal.

Once they're up in the treetops, he's going to do his very best to convince that special someone that she should be the mother of his nymphs. If she likes it, she's going to flick her wings. They're going to hook up. They're going to mate. It's just going to be wonderful.