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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.

Tibicen canicularis Westford, Ma

T. canicularis from Westford, MA

Wings were a sea-green color, body was an army green color with black eyes.
Date Posted: 2011-07-10 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
T. tibicen teneral

Tibicen tibicen from Newport News, VA

The cicada was on the fence in our backyard. Was able to catch several stages of transformation.
Date Posted: 2011-07-10 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Eastern Cicada Killer in Warwick, RI

Eastern Cicada Killer in Warwick, RI

these cicada killer wasps were nesting in my yard on July 10 and July 13,2011 in Warwick, RI wing s
Date Posted: 2011-07-10 Comments: (1) Category: Cicada Killers
Tibicen tibicen from Dardenne Prairie, MO

T. tibicen at Dardenne Prarie, MO.

About four days ago, I began hearing some Dog Day cicadas calling. They seem to be most active in th
Date Posted: 2011-07-09 Comments: (2) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen walkeri from Taylorville Lake, IL

Multiple Tibicens from Taylorville Lake, Illinois

Found all these around 12:30 am on july the 9th. the T. tibicen were found only on the low flooded a
Date Posted: 2011-07-08 Comments: (2) Category: Cicadas
More Tibicen Tenerals from Blue Springs, MO

More Tibicen Tenerals from Blue Springs, MO

I have more pics of some Tibicen that emerged tonight. I will post a few but is there a better way t
Date Posted: 2011-07-06 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen teneral from Rensselaer, NY

Tibicen teneral from Rensselaer, NY

Spotted today - July 15th. Temperature was 70 degrees at 10:00 am. Looks to be damaged
Date Posted: 2011-07-05 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen and Magicicada Exuvia Blue Springs, MO

Tibicen and Magicicada Exuvia Blue Springs, MO

Here are some pic's if you would like to add them to your site. My son's decided to have a cicada s
Date Posted: 2011-07-05 Comments: (1) 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.