[pepsi_junkie]

This says they come to NJ but 17 years ago I remember walking in DC and the ground crunching under my feet every few steps because of the cicadas everywhere. Back in my NJ home I barely saw a cicada. From that you can glean two things: (1) it’s not quite as wide spread as they suggest and (2) I’m old and remember things like the density of cicadas in past 17 year invasions.

[ratzoe]

This says they come to NJ but 17 years ago I remember walking in DC and the ground crunching under my feet every few steps because of the cicadas everywhere.

Was working in DC at the time and that is exactly right, wasn't anywhere near as bad at home in southern MD.