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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.

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)
Blind Periodical Cicada nymph

White-eyed Periodical from Forestdale, MA

These aren't great pictures. I'm a rookie with the camera. Working on it. Kit
Date Posted: 2008-05-28 Comments: (2)
M. septendecim periodical cicada

Magicicada Brood XIV - Forestdale, MA

Hey Gerry, here is a picture of the cicada I found today. Do what you want with either. Do I have an
Date Posted: 2008-05-27 Comments: (0)
Periodical Cicadas Brood XIV from Smokey Mountains

Brood XIV - Smokey MTNS, TN

Hi: We had just begun the loop at the horse area (where they release the horses if they are
Date Posted: 2008-05-18 Comments: (1)
Magicicada nymph from Brood XIV

Early Periodical Cicadas - Dix Hills, NY

Was wandering what are the mud piles I've been seeing in my lawn for the last 2 weeks...it progresse
Date Posted: 2008-05-02 Comments: (1)
Possible Platypedia species.

Cicadas in Hollister, CA

Sorry about the poor quality of the picture. The picture was taken in the forests of BIG SUR CALIFOR
Date Posted: 2008-04-06 Comments: (3)
Tibicen tibicen male cicada

Cicada Sighting in Rye, NH

Hi there! Found your web page on cicadas. Very nice page! I have a growing interest in insects (e
Date Posted: 2007-09-08 Comments: (1)
Male T. canicularis cicada

T. canicularis in Tewksbury, MA

We actually captured this in a jar. It was attached to our screen door.
Date Posted: 2007-09-01 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.