Cicadas a threat to orchids?

[Linus_Cello]

(I presume this is a typo and should “orchards”)

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/23/us/cicadas-emerge-17-years-underground-scn-trnd/index.html

However, they are a danger to orchids, vines and trees due to the egg-laying habits of its females.

 

[CarlG]

I don't think they will harm orchids. What they do is insert eggs into the small branches/twigs of trees, which eventually kills that branch. The adults don't feed, they devote their adult lives to sex.

 

[MaxC]

(I presume this is a typo and should “orchards”)

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/23/us/cicadas-emerge-17-years-underground-scn-trnd/index.html

However, they are a danger to orchids, vines and trees due to the egg-laying habits of its females.

Finally mainstream media is focusing on the real issues.
What do we want? Orchids!
What do we need? Orchids!