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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.

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
Tibicen pronotalis from Moweaqua, IL

Tibicen pronotalis teneral in Moweaqua, IL

The lat and longitude is right on the tree i get these pronotalis. Giant Cottenwoods produce pronota
Date Posted: 2011-07-29 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
A cicada killer wasp in flight

A Cicada Killer Lek in Somerset, Ma

I was just visiting the Pierce Playground in Somerset, MA Rather than taking the stairs we walked up
Date Posted: 2011-07-29 Comments: (1) Category: Cicada Killers
Another Tibicen cicada from Dardenne Prairie, MO

Another Tibicen cicada from Dardenne Prairie, MO

I don't know for sure what this is. I'm kind of leaning towards Tibicen canicularis, but I await you
Date Posted: 2011-07-28 Comments: (6) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen lyricen cicada from Grafton, MA

Tibicen lyricen cicada from Grafton, MA

Not sure where else to put this text. im not even sure this is the bug you are looking for but would
Date Posted: 2011-07-27 Comments: (0) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen species from Smyrna, TN

Tibicen species from Smyrna, TN

This bug has been hanging around for a good minute after all the other cicadas died. Its not a norma
Date Posted: 2011-07-26 Comments: (2) Category: Cicadas
Mating T. pruinosus cicadas from Topeka, KS

Mating T. pruinosus cicadas from Topeka, KS

These T. pruinosus I caught a few days ago...I got the males to call and finally got a pair to mate,
Date Posted: 2011-07-26 Comments: (4) Category: Cicadas
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

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.