A massive cicada infestation has been reported in the United States.
A huge number of insects have appeared in the southeast and center of the country, foreign media report.
According to preliminary calculations by experts, the total number of individuals can reach several trillion.
At the moment, biologists cannot yet explain what happened.
Scientists suggest that the massive invasion is explained by the desire of insects to increase their chances of survival.
The second version is that the cicadas came to the surface in order to give birth. This happens once every 17 years.
This pattern was discovered by scientist Benjamin Banneker two centuries ago.
The lifespan of adult cicadas is 3-4 weeks.
Thus, the consequences of the invasion of hemipterans will make themselves felt during this particular period.
Americans will hear insect sounds at least until the middle of next month.
The deadline for completing the “invasion” is early July 2021.
