Everything you need to know about this year's emergence of two broods of cicadas

For the first time in 221 years — back when Thomas Jefferson was president — two particular periodical cicada broods are set to surface this spring. 

For the first time in 221 years, more than a trillion of two particular periodical cicada broods are set to surface this spring. 

Arm yourself with the 10 most essential fun facts as cicadas prepare to take the Midwest and part of the U.S. south by storm.

Periodical cicadas enthusiast Roger McMullan, who is the author and illustrator of the graphic novel "Cicadapocalypse," aims to educate young, curious minds about the mysterious and fascinating insect.

More than 2 billion people eat insects on a daily basis around the world. But entomophagy, or the intentional consumption of insects as food, remains rare in the U.S.

Explore unique recipes featuring cicadas with Emergence Cookies and Southern Cicada Tartlets.