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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.

Brood XIX periodical cicada from Taylorville, IL

Late emerging Brood XIX Magicicada Taylorville, IL

Brood xix straggaler. female tredecassini. I did not know if you wanted any magicicada reports now o
Date Posted: 2011-08-02 Comments: (2) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen canicularis from Beverly, Ma.

T. canicularis sighting in Beverly, MA

Found this guy (or girl) buzzing frantically around in my front lawn after I disturbed it with the h
Date Posted: 2011-08-02 Comments: (5) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen robinsonianus in O'Fallon, MO

Tibicen robinsonianus in O'Fallon, MO

66 percent humidity. Winds 8mph SSW. Dew Point 78.3. Looking back on my reports, I noticed that I
Date Posted: 2011-08-02 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen dorsatus cicada

Tibicen dorsatus in Dunkel, IL

tibicen dorsatus. very easy to capture and does well captive. found only along waterways near old ra
Date Posted: 2011-07-31 Comments: (3) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen pruinosus Female from O'Fallon, MO

Tibicen pruinosus Female from O'Fallon, MO

Attached are photos of what I believe to be a female T. canicularis. I am emailing you this sighting
Date Posted: 2011-07-31 Comments: (5) Category: Cicadas
Male Tibicen lyricen cicada

Tibicen lyricen cicada in Lynn, MA

The bug flew in my house and i caught it.
Date Posted: 2011-07-30 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen superbus cicada

Tibicen superbus Cicada in Austin, TX

I believe its a Tibicen superbus, that I netted off the low lying branch of a tree. Its a female, th
Date Posted: 2011-07-30 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Eastern Specius speciosus

Easternn Cicada Killers in Acton, MA

Saw these for the first time this yr. Have lived here 6+ yrs.
Date Posted: 2011-07-29 Comments: (1) Category: Cicada Killers

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.