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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.

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Cicada Killers in Portsmouth NH

I think this may be a cicada killer
Date Posted: 2010-08-02 Comments: (1)
Cicada Killers in Hopkinton, MA

Cicada Killers in Hopkinton, MA

I have a number of burrows in my front yard/lawn. Unfortunately, I didn't see your article on how p
Date Posted: 2010-07-28 Comments: (1)
Cicada Killer Wasp

Cicada Killers - Port Washington, NY

From proboscis to stinger, the wasp is probably about 1.5-2.0" long. It has some sort of orange col
Date Posted: 2010-07-26 Comments: (1)
Dead Cicada Killer Wasp

Cicada Killers in Norwich, CT

Attached you will find two photos. My boyfriend said he did see another cicada, considerably smalle
Date Posted: 2010-07-25 Comments: (2)
Cicada Killer Wasp trapped inside.

Cicada Killers in N. Attleboro, MA

saw one also last year.
Date Posted: 2010-07-24 Comments: (2)
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)
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)
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)

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.