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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.

Green Leafhoppper

Cicada Sighting from Tewksbury, MA

Attached is a pict of the green bug I was talking to you about. he is actually .5" long and a buddy
Date Posted: 2008-07-19 Comments: (1)
Cast-off Nymph Skins from Tibicen cicadas

Tibicen Exuviae from Jacksboro, TN

Hi Gerry: This is Diane. I have not gotten the sound recording yet but had a surp
Date Posted: 2008-07-18 Comments: (2)
Brood XIV Periodical Cicada

Brood XIV at Quashnet Forest Reserve

I was in Quashnet Forest yesterday, and I can report that the cicadas were quite noisy still. I sav
Date Posted: 2008-07-03 Comments: (1)
Brood XIV M. septendecim

Brood XIV at Veterans National Cemetery

During a visit to the cape on June 26 I found a massive number of cicadas in adult form at the Veter
Date Posted: 2008-06-27 Comments: (1)
Brood XIV periodical cicada

More Brood XIV Cicadas in Mashpee, MA

I believe the cicadas that are on the cape are the ones you are looking for. I'm no expert but they
Date Posted: 2008-06-21 Comments: (1)
Brood XIV M. septendecim

Brood XIV Periodicals in Sandwich, MA

Hi, I live in Sandwich . We have thousands but it wasn’t until my hunt yesterday that I FINALLY f
Date Posted: 2008-06-20 Comments: (1)
Magicicada septendecim Brood XIV

Deformed Magicicadas - Mashpee, MA

Hi - I just added a photo of a Cicada sighting. I had the opportunity to read thr
Date Posted: 2008-06-05 Comments: (1)
M. septendecim from Dix Hills, NY

Brood XIV Periodicals from Dix Hills, NY

Hi Gerry - I live on Long Island ( Dix Hills) and went out in my backyard today
Date Posted: 2008-06-05 Comments: (1)

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.