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Cicada and Cicada Killer Sightings

About the Sightings Section

This section contains user-submitted cicada and cicada killer sightings information. The section is divided into two categories, "Cicadas" and "Cicada Killers". Below is a brief synopsis on a particular sighting ordered by most recent sighting first. Clicking on the thumbnail or sighting location link will transport you to detailed information.

Why Cicada and Cicada Killer Sightings are Wanted

Cicada and Cicada Killer sightings are being solicated because they help in filling in gaps in the distribution of cicadas and cicada killer species. The information obtained is added to our distribution maps and is shared with other researchers from around the world. With the creation of the internet and its connectivity, it allows us to cover great geographic distances without the need for travel. If you would like to report a cicada or cicada killer sighting please follow the link under the Submit a Report section in the right-hand column menu list.

Tibicen linnei in Dix Hills, NY

Tibicen linnei in Dix Hills, NY

Hope the pictures get to you. It was so exciting seeing a cicada for the first time in my life. I no
Date Posted: 2011-08-08 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
T. pronotalis cicada

Tibicen pronotalis in Batavia, OH

Found a deceased female T.walkeri on my back deck in the afternoon
Date Posted: 2011-08-07 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Quesada gigas from San Antonio, TX

Quesada gigas Cicada in San Antonio, TX

Cicada...I posted a Cicada Killer and Prey on 7/16/11 and this morning I found this Cicada near a ne
Date Posted: 2011-08-05 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Cicada Killers in Newton, MA

Cicada Killers in Newton, MA

It appears that two were burrowing and they were flying around each other when they came out. The mo
Date Posted: 2011-08-04 Comments: (1) Category: Cicada Killers
Tibicen auletes in Maryville, TN

Tibicen auletes in Maryville, TN

I live in Maryville, TN and I saw a huge cicada today and got good pics. seems like according to wha
Date Posted: 2011-08-04 Comments: (7) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen canicularis in Keene, NH

Tibicen canicularis in Keene, NH

My neigbors spotted about 20 - 30 insects emerging from pupae low on the trunks of several white pi
Date Posted: 2011-08-03 Comments: (3) Category: Cicadas
Cross Species mating tibicens

Cross-Species Mating in O'Fallon, MO

Captive mating observed between two different Tibicen species: When I came home after a night
Date Posted: 2011-08-02 Comments: (7) Category: Cicadas
Brood XIX periodical cicada from Taylorville, IL

Late emerging Brood XIX Magicicada Taylorville, IL

Brood xix straggaler. female tredecassini. I did not know if you wanted any magicicada reports now o
Date Posted: 2011-08-02 Comments: (2) Category: Cicadas

Submit a Report

Did you spot an annual cicada or a cicada killer wasp? If you did and you have a photo and want to report it, please click the link below.

Brood I Information

The Brood I periodical cicada emergence happened in 2012 in Virginia, W. Virginia and Tennessee. Below are some of the highlights.

Brood XIX Information

The Brood XIX periodical cicada emergence has come and gone. Below is some information that you may find helpful.