Return of the Cicadas

Return of the Cicadas

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.

Return of the Cicadas is a local public television program presented by WFYI.