In case you have not heard, 2024 is a big year for cicadas. Cicada (family Cicadidae) is a family of more than 3,000 species of sound-producing insects. Cicadas are found worldwide in tropical and temperate areas and occur in deserts, grasslands, and forests. Cicadas have been used in folk medicines, as religious and monetary symbols, and as an important source of food for humans and many other organisms. The cicada appears in the mythology, literature, and music of many cultures, including so
