[kevkrom]

All these trillions of insects will have to eat something. What do they eat?

as far as anyone can tell -- nothing while above ground. They've spent the last just-under 17 years burrowing in the ground, eating who knows what under there. Above ground, though, they just are looking for a one-night stand, after which they drop dead.

We've been advised to protect young (leaf-bearing) trees, because the cicadas cut small slits in the branches and lay their eggs inside; this can harm or kill the young trees. However, they will leave flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, etc., alone.

[Nonstatist]

However, they will leave flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, etc., alone.

Also, they like maples and deciduous trees, but have nothing to do with evergreens. If youve got a lot of maples (like us), you're in for a treat. Real fun.

[William Terrell]

Above ground, though, they just are looking for a one-night stand, after which they drop dead.

Playboy should do a interview. . .

[mtbopfuyn]

Surely we can convince them that RATS are tasty.