Brood X, a classification of the trillions of periodical cicadas that have descended in states across the eastern and southern U.S., has emerged after a 17-year hiatus -- and already closed one restaurant. 2021 BROOD X CICADAS: HERE'S WHERE THE INSECTS ARE EMERGINGHowever, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Washington, D.C., announced this week that it was temporarily closing on May 10 in order to "combat" the bugs. Washingtonian noted that the restaurant offered to reschedule, refund bookings or move diners' reservations to their sister restaurant Rose's Luxury. Many businesses have decided to embrace the arrival of Brood X, selling coffee mugs and "Choco-cadas." CICADAS LIVING UNDERGROUND FOR PAST 17 YEARS TO EMERGE IN THESE STATES THIS SUMMERNevertheless, while the cicadas aren't dangerous, their presence can be disruptive.

Source: Fox News May 12, 2021 16:52 UTC