You've likely seen reports about the mass invasion of Brood X cicadas, the winged insect. In mid-June swarms could be see in parts of the east coast and midwestern area of the United States. They come out from their underground homes every 17 years and gather to mate.

"The populations, think of them as a wave and every once in a while you'll have these higher waves. Well, you have three species that are doing that and this year is when all their peak waves, their high waves coincide," said Jeff Knight, the state entomologist with the Nevada Department of Agriculture.

Many people in Northern Nevada are shocked to learn that the bug could be found in the Silver State too. Knight said there about 23 different species that have been identified and they come in all shapes and sizes. The creatures are native to Nevada and the state entomologist said the dry environment is home to many of them.

Several 2 News viewers said they have found them in areas like Washoe Valley and Rancho Haven.

"Our cicadas are very much in their natural environment. They're very much out in the sage brush," he said. "Whereas the species that are back east, they're pretty much also an urban species, so you'll see them right in the cities and stuff."

Nevadans don't have to wait almost two decades to spot one of the bugs, however Knight said it's unlikely that we'll see swarms of them.

If you see one, the bug expert said don't worry -- they don't bite or sting, but they do sing.