Absolute Vorticity

markalot wrote: ↑Fri Mar 12, 2021 4:40 pm I did not realize NKY might get a lot less. Hurray, if it's true.

MVWxObserver wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:42 pm My folks and myself moved back to Ohio in July 2013. I don't have any recollection at all even when we had our 2 Sugar Maples on our property of hearing or seeing any cicadas and none even near our property from neighbors' trees areas. But then again they emerge only every 17 years. The last time I was aware of cicadas activity was during my childhood in Cincy and / or in Hamilton. I don't even recall ever seeing or hearing any cicadas while living several years in NC.

So if one's property no longer has any trees, is that then a deterrent of probably not hearing or seeing any nearby? Except for possibly a neighboring property that has some trees?

tron777 wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 11:59 am Thanks for chiming in, Roy! Hope you can post more Bro.

cloudy72 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:18 pm Man I remember that last invasion like it was yesterday. Hopefully this time around won't be as bad.

WxMom wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:20 pm That’s a good question Eric. I’m no cicada expert but my thought on that is that if there were trees there 17 years ago, there will still be cicadas emerging. I guess any eggs that were laid could have been displaced and destroyed if stumps were ground out. Like I said, not an expert just a curious nature lover. Lol

sbpstudios wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 12:09 pm

cloudy72 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:18 pm Man I remember that last invasion like it was yesterday. Hopefully this time around won't be as bad.

My work buddy's sister is having a wedding there in a few weeks. Were they everywhere in Miamisburg or just some pockets? The mapping up there is not the best. Any info would be great.

Thx,
Roy

WxMom wrote: ↑Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:18 am Hey Les!! Thanks for opening a thread for the invasion!!! Already some great discussions. Thanks for that map, Bgoney! I'm just fascinated with the whole thing and really, 17 years ago, this year seemed so far away and yep, I'm excited it's here.
We have a big oak in our front yard and I remember it was quite a busy place back then. We live in an older neighborhood, our house is the newest built in 1976 so I recall it got pretty noisy around here. It will be fun too as my son doesn't really remember much about them so a new experience for him.
One note for folks to keep in mind is that especially newer trees can be vulnerable to the egg laying process. I remember seeing lots of natural pruning on trees after the cicadas laid their eggs and died off. The smaller branches, I think, are actually slit and the eggs are laid in the slits. So newer trees are particularly vulnerable.
Thanks again for starting the thread, Les. It's going to be fun to watch!

sbpstudios wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 12:09 pm

cloudy72 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:18 pm Man I remember that last invasion like it was yesterday. Hopefully this time around won't be as bad.

My work buddy's sister is having a wedding there in a few weeks. Were they everywhere in Miamisburg or just some pockets? The mapping up there is not the best. Any info would be great.

Thx,
Roy

Trevor wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 8:15 am First sighting here in Deer Park at the house. My brother took this as he was leaving for work.

tron777 wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 8:09 am Saw a few more bodies yesterday along the fence next door. A good question for Roy... On avg, how long would you say that from the time you see the bodies to hearing them singing? Thanks! I first saw bodies 2 days ago on Sunday.