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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.

More Tibicen robinsonianus from Litchfield, IL

More Tibicen robinsonianus from Litchfield, IL

found 50 cicadas. mainly T.robinoniaus three lyricen and one possible T linnei. same place as last r
Date Posted: 2011-07-26 Comments: (4) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen canicularis cicadas in Adams, MA.

Tibicen canicularis cicadas in Adams, MA.

Have seen about 4 empty shells, two or three live adult cicadas, one emerging from shell and one sti
Date Posted: 2011-07-26 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Cicada Killer with T. lyricen prey.

Cicada Killer and Prey from Riverside, RI

my neighbor and I heard a loud buzzing noise, We looked over and say this cicada killer carrying a c
Date Posted: 2011-07-24 Comments: (1) Category: Cicada Killers
Smashed Tibicen canicularis from Woburn, Ma.

Smashed Tibicen canicularis from Woburn, Ma.

This is what my kids thought was the biggest fly they had ever seen. We have no idea how it got in t
Date Posted: 2011-07-24 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen canicularis from Augusta, ME

Tibicen canicularis in Augusta, ME

This morning 7/23/2011, I was walking my dog and spotted a Cicada on my lawn. I have lived in Maine
Date Posted: 2011-07-23 Comments: (3) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen pruinosus from Taylorville, IL

Tibicen pruinosus in Taylorville, IL

found this very small T pruinosus on the (21st) please correct the last sighting of Trobinsonia/ aul
Date Posted: 2011-07-23 Comments: (8) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen lyricen from O'Fallon MO

Tibicen lyricen sighting in O'Fallon, MO

I believe this is a Tibicen lyricen, but I don't know for sure as this is the first time I have
Date Posted: 2011-07-22 Comments: (4) Category: Cicadas
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

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.