nw baltimore wx Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Uh, oh. Here they come! This is from my brother in Olney this morning. eta that he also said that this ground was under an upside down wheel barrow all winter, so probably why it’s a little early. Poor dude. 17 years of waiting and no one else to party with. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vastateofmind Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 So, finally got around to the first "big" weed-whacking of the spring season, and found literally dozens of these emergent holes from cicada nymphs, after I cut down the worst patches of weeds around my backyard shed and near the patio/house foundations: So, SOMETHING must be starting to happen. I haven't actually seen any nymphs yet, with the exception of this guy yesterday who briefly thought about popping out, but then decided to roll over and go back to sleep for a few more days or a week: I think it's almost showtime... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 I saw a couple cicada butts wiggling in holes in my mulch beds yesterday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 saw dozens of holes near trees on my walk w/ the pup this afternoon. Yeah, the show is about to start I think. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Haven’t seen a single hole imby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDM Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 5 hours ago, North Balti Zen said: saw dozens of holes near trees on my walk w/ the pup this afternoon. Yeah, the show is about to start I think. Yep - we have holes all over our yard - especially around the base of trees. Been working evenings helping a neighbor trench 230 feet of 4" pipe to drain some low spots in his yard. As we approached the perimeter roots of a maple tree with the trench the nymphs were all over the place about 6" to a foot down. The cool weather is keeping them underground, for now at least. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Pimpernel Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Haven't really looked where I'm at but wouldn't be surprised if there are hints of them starting their path upward. Not sure if this is earlier than usual, I thought they normally really start coming out about mid-May. Maybe it's a bit earlier than that then, on average. Seem to recall them arriving about early May in 2004, though I also recall it was pretty warm at that point too. I look forward to @Jebman jebwalks through the cicadas, taking in their songs! Would that be called a jebbrood walk then (for Brood X, or any Brood)? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 I saw somewhere that we are ahead of the 2004 emergence pace... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vastateofmind Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 28 minutes ago, Always in Zugzwang said: Haven't really looked where I'm at but wouldn't be surprised if there are hints of them starting their path upward. Not sure if this is earlier than usual, I thought they normally really start coming out about mid-May. Maybe it's a bit earlier than that then, on average. Seem to recall them arriving about early May in 2004, though I also recall it was pretty warm at that point too. I look forward to @Jebman jebwalks through the cicadas, taking in their songs! Would that be called a jebbrood walk then (for Brood X, or any Brood)? I, too, thought this was a little early....even for the earliest emergents. But I'm telling 'ya....even after my post above outlining what I found in my backyard, I found probably a dozen MORE emergent holes in my front yard yesterday. Lots of empty holes....but I've hardly seen any nymphs! Weird. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailylurker Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 40 minutes ago, vastateofmind said: I, too, thought this was a little early....even for the earliest emergents. But I'm telling 'ya....even after my post above outlining what I found in my backyard, I found probably a dozen MORE emergent holes in my front yard yesterday. Lots of empty holes....but I've hardly seen any nymphs! Weird. I'm wondering if the first ones become easy food for hungry birds. Once the big numbers emerge they overwhelm hungry critters. That's part of their strategy for survival. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleocene Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Was doing some transplanting on Saturday... guess who was chilling about 6" down? Crunchy bois. I have noticed small holes at local parks, but I haven't seen any out and about yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunny23 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 23 minutes ago, wxtrix said: it was May back in 2004 because i met my husband in mid-May 2004 and they had just emerged en masse. Yes...you are correct I also don't think they are coming anytime soon. Needs to be 80 for a few days for the soil to warm up to 64 and it's been a cold spring imho. I stuck a meat thermometer in a few places in my yard (don't tell my husband) and we are only up to 55 at most. I think the few coming now are just the advance team. I have definitely noticed more digging under one group of large trees. I think some critters know they are close and are starting to feast. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vastateofmind Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 4 hours ago, gunny23 said: Yes...you are correct I also don't think they are coming anytime soon. Needs to be 80 for a few days for the soil to warm up to 64 and it's been a cold spring imho. I stuck a meat thermometer in a few places in my yard (don't tell my husband) and we are only up to 55 at most. I think the few coming now are just the advance team. I have definitely noticed more digging under one group of large trees. I think some critters know they are close and are starting to feast. Literallly LOL'ed at that....if only because I've considered doing just that, but also didn't want to use my nice, new, shiny, only-use-for-grilling-and-not-ground-temps meat thermometer! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourseasons Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 How many people here are now contemplating paying a visit outside with a meat thermometer in hand? And maybe a small shovel? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Pimpernel Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 15 minutes ago, fourseasons said: How many people here are now contemplating paying a visit outside with a meat thermometer in hand? And maybe a small shovel? I believe those were common instruments carried around by the former Reaper (Panic Connoisseur!), @WxWatcher007!! Maybe they're being repurposed! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunny23 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 hour ago, vastateofmind said: Literallly LOL'ed at that....if only because I've considered doing just that, but also didn't want to use my nice, new, shiny, only-use-for-grilling-and-not-ground-temps meat thermometer! My husband would be pissed if he knew I used his new quick read thermometer for smoking... I gave it a good cleaning haha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkyfork Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 this sound is going to get burned into your brains 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXW176 Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 Yep, the amuse-bouche have started to hit the table. Plat principal upcoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourseasons Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Always in Zugzwang said: I believe those were common instruments carried around by the former Reaper (Panic Connoisseur!), @WxWatcher007!! Maybe they're being repurposed! That is beneath his dignity. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 I wonder what this week's cold snap Wed night/Thursday morning does to the emergence. If anything, would just be a short delay I'd assume. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 haven't seen any mounds in my yard. still think the soil is too cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmlwx Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 No mounds at my parent's house or my place yet. But my parent's just had fresh mulch put down - so any holes *could* be concealed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Kmlwx said: No mounds at my parent's house or my place yet. But my parent's just had fresh mulch put down - so any holes *could* be concealed. I just put down mulch and some have opened holes in it already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmlwx Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, WxUSAF said: I just put down mulch and some have opened holes in it already. Wonder if the coming cold morning this week will slow/delay things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXW176 Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 34 minutes ago, Kmlwx said: Wonder if the coming cold morning this week will slow/delay things. Delayed but not denied, imo. Raised and released a couple hundred butterflies the past few years. These critters know better than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 15 minutes ago, FXW176 said: Delayed but not denied, imo. Raised and released a couple hundred butterflies the past few years. These critters know better than us. They don't have iPhones. They def don't know better than us 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXW176 Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 23 minutes ago, H2O said: They don't have iPhones. They def don't know better than us Your imbedded microchip says otherwise. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolsheds Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 SO happy that my neighborhood is only 14 years old. I'll have them in the surrounding woods, but hopefully not as much in the yard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 First night I can hear them. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 45 minutes ago, MN Transplant said: First night I can hear them. Was about to say that I hear some high-pitched, constant screeching out there tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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