Claim: A fungus called Massospora cicadina could infect Brood X cicadas as they were set to emerge in May 2021. It's a "death-zombie fungus" that could potentially wreak havoc on the species.
Fact-check: Could Fungus 'Full of Psychedelic Drugs' Cause Brood X Cicadas Butts to Fall Off?
Verdict: true
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Madison Dapcevich
Date published: 2021-05-16T10:55:53