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Cicada Killer Wasp Sightings Index Page

Below are all user-submitted cicada killer wasp sightings. If you believe that you have spotted a cicada killer wasp - and have a photograph, please click on the link in the right-hand navigation under the "Submit Report" section. Cicada killer wasp sightings are being solicated because they help in filling in gaps in the distribution of cicada species. Cicada killer females prey solely on cicadas and these wasps are often used to gain an idea of the types of cicada species that can be found in the general area of a cicada killer wasp burrow.

Please note that not all entries below are actual cicada killer wasps but rather other types of insects that readers thought may have been cicada killers. These mis-identifications are just as important because they help in educating you to identify actual cicada killer wasps as well as aiding in identifying what the actual insect is.

Every entry contains a comment from Massachusetts Cicadas. When you submit a sighting you can either comment back or simply return for the identification of your particular cicada killer or non-cicada kller insect.

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)
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)
Stictia carolina wasp

Cicada Killers in Nashua, NH

I was birding and noticed this wasp stinging an insect. Resembles Cicada Killer, but I don't k
Date Posted: 2009-09-07 Comments: (1)
Cicada Killer with prey

Cicada Killers in Danbury, CT

Sunny and warm in Fairfield County
Date Posted: 2009-08-19 Comments: (2)
Cicada Killer and Prey

Cicada Killers in Westborough, MA

A cicada killer wasp was found burrowing between sidewalk pavers and curbstones. We have a 3 year ol
Date Posted: 2009-08-16 Comments: (2)
Cicada Killer Wasp Algonquin, IL

Cicada Killers from Algonquin, IL

This insect was enormous. At least 3" long and emerging from its hole. I thought a mole or rabbit ha
Date Posted: 2009-08-02 Comments: (7)
Great Golden Digger Wasp

Cicada Killer in Framingham, MA

I saw her going in and out of the hole, then dragging the cicada down the hole, and then heard awful
Date Posted: 2009-07-31 Comments: (2)
Cicada Killer Wasp

Cicada Killers - West Chester, PA

Sunning itself in the morning. Chester County
Date Posted: 2009-07-27 Comments: (1)

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.