Clarksville Mother Fights for Daughter’s Health at Minglewood Elementary

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — While many may shy away from the buzzing presence of cicadas, one four-year-old girl in Middle Tennessee, Hazel Hall, is embracing their arrival with open arms. Instead of running in fear, she spends her free time collecting as many cicadas as she can, demonstrating an unyielding fascination with these insects.

Embracing Nature’s Buzz

Hazel, hailing from Nashville, has taken her cicada fascination to the next level, equipped with a bug sucker but preferring to capture them with her bare hands. Her dedication to cicada catching has even led her to find a kindred spirit who shares her passion.

Unconventional Show-and-Tell

In an unconventional move, Hazel decided to bring one of her prized cicadas to her preschool prom. However, her teacher did not share her enthusiasm, indicating a divergence in perspectives on the appreciation of these creatures.

Insights from Entomology Experts

Dr. Midhula Gireesh, an expert from the Department of Entomology at the University of Tennessee, sheds light on the longevity of the cicada presence. She notes that the noisy insects will likely linger until mid or late June, with their buzzing becoming even more prevalent on warm and sunny days.

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By Diego Sanchez

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