The invasion has begun! (Updated 5/18)

They're heeeeeeerrrrrreee!

The 17-year cicadas have begun to appear outside Birch Street Headquarters.These were spotted just outside the front door late Thursday night (5/16). The two above have emerged from their brown shells and begun to spread their wings. The one below is in the process of crawling out of its shell.

The critters are emerging in Virginia as well. Marie sent this picture on May 18.