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Cicada Sightings Index Page

Below are all user-submitted cicada sightings. If you believe that you have spotted a cicada - and have a photograph, please click on the link in the right-hand navigation under the "Submit Report" section. Cicada sightings are being solicated because they help in filling in gaps in the distribution of cicadas species.

Please note that not all entries below are actual cicadas but rather other types of insects that users thought may have been cicadas. These mis-identifications are just as important because they help in educating you to identify actual cicadas as well as aiding in identifying what the actual insect is.

Every entry contains a comment from Massachusetts Cicadas. When you submit a sighting you can either comment back or simply return for the identification of your particular cicada or non-cicada insect.

Tons of Brood XIX periodicals

Mass Emergence in Murfreesboro, TN

First noticed them on the 11th. Now you can find them everywhere around. There favorite tree around
Date Posted: 2011-05-11 Comments: (1)
Brood XIX Cicadas in Woodbury, TN

Brood XIX Cicadas in Woodbury, TN

A few images of the Periodical cicada in action... Note the three simple eyes on the close up fronta
Date Posted: 2011-05-11 Comments: (5)
Immature Brood XIX Magicicada nymph

Immature Nymphs in Blue Springs, MO

It still may be early for the extreme northwest of Missouri. Only immatures are being spotted as ind
Date Posted: 2011-05-10 Comments: (1)
Brood XIX Report from Williamsburg, VA

Brood XIX Report from Williamsburg, VA

The cicadas first started coming out on May 3. However, last night was spectacular! They were everyw
Date Posted: 2011-05-08 Comments: (6)
Brood XIX M. tredecim in Huntsville, AL

Brood XIX in Huntsville, AL

Jesse reports Thousands of skins and adults but no calling yet.
Date Posted: 2011-05-08 Comments: (9)
Brood XIX in Hartselle, AL

Brood XIX Activity in Hartselle, AL

I was visiting my mother today when me and my 4 year old son were walking around the yard and discov
Date Posted: 2011-05-08 Comments: (1)
Periodical Cicadas from Athens, GA

Brood XIX Cicadas in Athens, GA

So far only a few males calling sporadically -- nothing like the constant hum neighboring counties a
Date Posted: 2011-05-07 Comments: (1)
Periodical Cicadas in LaGrange, GA.

Periodical Cicadas from LaGrange, GA

First noticed April 25th. Even the tornadoes didn't drive them away! Even when the wind isn't blowin
Date Posted: 2011-05-06 Comments: (1)

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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.