Periodical cicadas are insects known for their unique life cycle, emerging every 13 or 17 years, depending on the species. They spend most of their lives underground as nymphs, feeding on the roots of plants. When they finally emerge, they shed their exoskeletons and become adults, ready to mate and lay eggs. These cicadas are famous for their loud mating calls, produced by males to attract females. The synchronized emergence of large populations creates a remarkable spectacle in nature. Periodical cicadas belong to the genus Magicicada and are primarily found in the eastern United States.