Two Broods of Periodical Cicadas Coming This Month! Funny Outfit Idea

Are you excited for two mega group of periodical cicadas to emerge this spring? 2024 will see the first emergence of 17-year cicadas and 13-year cicadas to hit in one year since 1803!

Brood XIII and Brood XIX with both start emerging in late April, with a major convergence occurring in central Illinois where the groups overlap geographically. Brood XIII is found across the northern half of Illinois into northern Wisconsin and eastern Iowa. Brood XIX has a larger range that covers the southern half of Illinois, most of Missouri, and parts of most other southeastern states.

That makes this is a special event to be commemorated, especially across the range of emergence. How about having some fun with the cicadas with these fun novelty costume items? Dress up as a bug or share bug love with this gear.

Holographic Insect Wings for Cicada Costume

Found on Amazon

These polyester/vinyl wings with an iridescent shine have the right shape and interesting color scheme to make up part of your cicada costume this year!

Red Bug Eye Glasses for Cicada Costume

Found on Amazon

Emulate the reddish eyes of cicadas with this pair of bug eye glasses. The glasses have a unique bug shape for extra interest.

Unfortunately this product is no longer available on Amazon

Plush Costume Wings for Halloween or Dress Up Play

These cute plush animal and insect wings are perfect accessories to add to a creature costume for Halloween or to use for creative dress-up play. The different sets of wings are made of lightweight plush material, comfortable for little ones to wear while trick-or-treating or during playtime. The wings attach using elastic bands.

Fly Like a Bird this Halloween!

Love birds? A lot of people do, and dressing up like a bird for Halloween is easy with a variety of different species to choose from and different styles of costumes and accessories. Here are some great bird costume ideas for Halloween!

Gun Metal Grillz Vampire Teeth

Transform into a Hip Hop vampire with this awesome set of metal teeth grillz. Pair this with a traditional vampire costume, hip hop outfit, or some spectacular mashup of the two, for a unique look this Halloween!

Set of 5 Different Elf Ear Costume Accessories

This is a fun set of different prosthetic ear accessories that can be used for a variety of costume choices. Get these for cosplay, Halloween, and other times you want to dress up!