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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 robinsonianus from Litchfield, IL

Tibicen robinsonianus in Litchfield, Il

found a whole group of T.robinsonianus in a small area in conifers in litchfeilds graveyard. its od
Date Posted: 2011-07-22 Comments: (4) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen pruinosus from Topeka, KS

Tibicen pruinosus in Topeka, KS

There really isn't a need to post this but since I have them I might as well do so. These two are Ti
Date Posted: 2011-07-22 Comments: (3) Category: Cicadas
Sphecius speciosus from Dardenne Prairie, MO

Dead Cicada Killer Wasp from Dardenne Prairie, MO

Finally! After two months of searching, I found a cicada killer! However, it was dead when I came ac
Date Posted: 2011-07-21 Comments: (9) Category: Cicada Killers
Sphecius speciosus in Burlington, MA

Sphecius speciosus in Burlington, MA

1 1/2" long female cicada killer wasp flew in my open car window on the highway and hit the passenge
Date Posted: 2011-07-21 Comments: (2) Category: Cicada Killers
Tibicen auletes in Richmond, VA

Tibicen auletes in Richmond, VA

We have 3 feral cats that live on our back porch. They seem to think these are delicacies! My wife
Date Posted: 2011-07-21 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Okanagana Cicada in Sacramento, CA

Okanagana Cicada in Sacramento, CA

I found this cicada clinging to my shirt after mowing over a large pile of leaves in my back yard. I
Date Posted: 2011-07-20 Comments: (5) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen lyricen in Topeka, KS

Tibicen lyricen in Topeka, KS

was on a cicada hunt and have been hearing many species, mostly T. pruinosa(pruinosus), T. lyricen,
Date Posted: 2011-07-20 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen pronotalis female

T. pronotalis in Dardenne Prairie, MO

I think she's a Tibicen pronotalis. She's a whopping 6 centimeters from head to wing tips and dwarfs
Date Posted: 2011-07-19 Comments: (5) 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.