Return of the Cicadas
Return of the Cicadas
Special | 30mVideo has Closed Captions
Brood X of cicadas emerged in 2004 as one of the largest insect outbreaks on Earth.
Producer Samuel Orr follows the life cycle of Brood X , which made its momentous ascension in 2004. It accounted for one of the largest insect outbreaks on Earth. Through stunning close-up video and time-lapse photography, Orr and others offer an amazing glimpse at the lives of these enigmatic insects.
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Return of the Cicadas is a local public television program presented by WFYI
Return of the Cicadas
Return of the Cicadas
Special | 30mVideo has Closed Captions
Producer Samuel Orr follows the life cycle of Brood X , which made its momentous ascension in 2004. It accounted for one of the largest insect outbreaks on Earth. Through stunning close-up video and time-lapse photography, Orr and others offer an amazing glimpse at the lives of these enigmatic insects.
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