Although it’s always a good idea to check with your health care provider first, experts say it’s safe for people to eat these insects. “In fact, cicadas have been consumed by various ...

With the emergence of trillions of Brood X cicadas in the US, Americans have more bugs flying around than they know what to do with. Some insect aficionados have decided to turn lemons into ...

Apparently, cicadas are an overlooked delicacy that people should consider harvesting, cooking up, and eating. Yup, deep fried or served in a pie, these crunchy nutritious critters can be added to ...

The 17-year and 13-year periodical cicadas returned to the Chicago area this year, and I became the Sun-Times' de facto ...

After they emerge, adult cicadas live for just a few weeks, then die after reproducing. Numerous birds and mammals eat cicadas. Brood XIII, on a 17-year cycle, is restricted mostly to northern ...