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.

Black Panther Costumes for Cosplay & Dress Up

Have fun recreating the hero Black Panther with these fun costumes and costume elements. They make fun additions to cosplay and dress-up closets!

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!

Super Pack of Fake Mustaches: Different Looks, Lots of Fun!

This is a great accessory set for so many different Halloween costume ideas, cosplay fun, and imaginary dress-up playtime. These self-stick mustaches come in different colors and different shapes, and can be used multiple times for different looks!

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.