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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.

Cicada Killers in Wethersfield, CT

Cicada Killers in Wethersfield, CT

Thanks for your very informative site. I was concerned about the presence of these 'giant bees' b/c
Date Posted: 2010-07-20 Comments: (2) Category: Cicada Killers
Cicada Sighting in Higganum, CT

Cicada Sighting in Higganum, CT

Found it dead on my deck. Appears to be the Dog Day variety.
Date Posted: 2010-07-18 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Cicada Killer and Burrow

Cicada Killers in Huron, OH

I couldn't get this to upload on the form. I found it in my yard this morning at 7:30 am Temp: 70 d
Date Posted: 2010-07-12 Comments: (1) Category: Cicada Killers
Dead Cicada Killer Wasp

Cicada Killer in Grafton, MA

Found dead. Only one ever seen! Of course we were fascinated. We just heard the cicadas start their
Date Posted: 2010-07-04 Comments: (1) Category: Cicada Killers
Many Tibicen lyricen tenerals

Tibicen lyricens in Lunenburg, MA

About 11 of these cicadas were emerging on a 25+ year old yellowood tree. Don't know if there is any
Date Posted: 2010-07-03 Comments: (4) Category: Cicadas
Leaf Hopper in California

Cicadas in California

I have been bitten either by a cicada (which I don't know if it stings) or some kind of tiny wasp th
Date Posted: 2010-06-23 Comments: (5) Category: Cicadas
Yellow Jacket Wasp

Cicada Killers in Bow, NH

I killed it inside my house near the screen door.
Date Posted: 2010-05-29 Comments: (1) Category: Cicada Killers
Dead T. lyricen cicada

More Cicadas from Wallingford, CT

Gerry, A dead cicada was found this morning on work property. It appears that in
Date Posted: 2009-09-15 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.