Dedicated to the Study of the Cicadas of Massachusetts and New England

 

Cicada Sighting in Georgetown, MA

Sightings Category: Cicadas

Cicada Sighting in Georgetown, MA

Hello,

I just found your site as I tried to identify the cicada specie I discovered about 2 weeks ago around my house. I found it dead on the ground between my house and a Colorado spruce. It clearly has a green pronotal collar -- based on your descriptions, I'd type it as T. canicularis.

I live in Georgetown MA, which is north of Boston, close to Newburyport.

Am sending my sighting to you just in case you are interested. Until my finding, I personally did not expect any Cicadas in Georgetown, though I am very familiar with the 17 yr and other types of cicadas from my days when went to grad school at Hopkins in Baltimore. I'm a scientist and my avocation is native plants and nature -- so was pleased with the discovery.

Sincerely,
Ete

Date Posted: 2009-08-29 Comments: (1) Show Comments Hide Comments

Comments

Posted By: Massachusetts Cicadas | On: 2010-12-06 | Website:

Ete

Sorry for the late reply. I was away for the long holiday trying to grab a specimen of T. linnei in Rhode Island. Thanks for the photos. Yes you are correct that this is T. canicularis. Nice work.

Add Comment
     

All Cicada Sightings

Cicada Sightings 2013

Cicada Sightings 2012

Cicada Sightings 2011

Cicada Sightings 2010

Cicada Sightings 2009

Cicada Sightings 2008

Cicada Sightings 2007

Cicada Sightings 2006

Submit 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.