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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 cicada

Cicadas in North Attleboro, MA

See attached... Sorry, the glass isn't that smooth in this jar, hard to take a picture of.
Date Posted: 2010-08-31 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Cicada Killers in Greene, RI

Cicada Killers in Greene, RI

I found this one dead on the road.It was not squished so the pictures are fairly decent.I have 2 mor
Date Posted: 2010-08-31 Comments: (1) Category: Cicada Killers
Pigeon Horntail

Cicada Killer from Needham, MA

Is this a cicada killer? A very large insect was in my house in Needham Ma. It has four wings, dark
Date Posted: 2010-08-18 Comments: (1) Category: Cicada Killers
Female T. tibicen from Cape Cod

Tibicen tibicen on Cape Cod, MA

Found in Yarmouth Port Barnstable County. Landed on our deck fense in our back yard
Date Posted: 2010-08-10 Comments: (2) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen canicularis female

Tibicen canicularis in Tremont, ME

Cicada found in the Town of Tremont Maine - Hancock County
Date Posted: 2010-08-09 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen exuvia in Coventry, RI

Tibicen exuvia in Coventry, RI

Found the skeleton to nymph..this is second one I found in my yard.
Date Posted: 2010-08-08 Comments: (3) Category: Cicadas
Great Golden Digger Wasp

Cicada Killers in Portsmouth NH

I think this may be a cicada killer
Date Posted: 2010-08-02 Comments: (1) Category: Cicada Killers
T. canicularis from Epping, NH

Tibicen canicularis in Epping, NH

Cicada found in Rockingham County in the town of Epping, NH
Date Posted: 2010-07-31 Comments: (3) 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.