The 17-year periodical cicada (also known as Magicicada septendecim) has made a grand appearance in the land of 60532 and the surrounding area. Live in a cicada-challenged neighborhood? Visit the Morton Arboretum! Even from within the Sterling Morton Library, I can hear the sounds of the cicadas! Walking at lunch, I discovered a couple of cicada hot spots on the grounds. In the Arboretum’s Northern Illinois Collection, I spotted a hackberry laden with these insects. Standing under that tree, it almost seemed like the earth was pulsating with their sound! Interested in learning more about this remarkable 17-year visitor? Stop by the Sterling Morton Library to peruse some of our resources on insects and, then, step outside and enjoy this amazing event!
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