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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.

Cicada Killer Wasp

Cicada Killers - West Chester, PA

Sunning itself in the morning. Chester County
Date Posted: 2009-07-27 Comments: (1)
Adult cicada killer wasp and burrow.

Cicada Killer Wasp in Coeymans, NY

I have a lot of the Cicada killer bees close to my home in Coeymans, Albany County, New York.
Date Posted: 2008-08-16 Comments: (1)
Sphecius convallis w/prey

Pacific Cicada Killer from Granite Gorge, AZ

I photographed this cicada killer with prey last month in Grand Canyon Nat'l Park along the Colorado
Date Posted: 2008-08-16 Comments: (1)
Cicada Killer Wasp

Cicada Killers in Terre Haute, IN

Most of these appear to be appx. 2" long (I did manage to use a measuring tape on one and it measure
Date Posted: 2008-07-28 Comments: (1)
Cicada Killer with cicada prey

Cicada Killers in Jamaica Plain, MA

Hello Gerry, I'm forwarding an email I sent to some arboretum staff, including Kit Ganshaw,
Date Posted: 2008-07-28 Comments: (1)
Male Cicada Killer Wasp

Cicada Killers in Southbury, CT

Huge LEK right at my front Porch. 25-30 very active and amusing
Date Posted: 2008-07-28 Comments: (1)
Cicada Killer digging burrow.

Cicada Killers in Orange Park, FL

Saw killer land and start digging..still digging 4 hours later. Also saw one flying w/cicada at Litt
Date Posted: 2007-08-19 Comments: (1)
Cicada Killer Wasps

Cicada Killers in New York, NY

At Riverside Park South - 63rd Street along the Hudson River. I walk along the Hudson River
Date Posted: 2007-08-07 Comments: (2)

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.