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The veins of an adult periodical cicada's translucent wings are illuminated shortly after shedding its nymphal skin after a heavy rain, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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A a muddy-faced periodical cicada nymph climbs the truck of a maple tree after a heavy rain, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Loveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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The veins of an adult periodical cicada's translucent wings are illuminated shortly after shedding its nymphal skin, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Periodical cicada nymphs climb mushrooms after a heavy rain, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Loveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Periodical cicada nymphs climb the trunk of a maple tree to shed their nymphal skins after a heavy rain, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)