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Cicada Sightings Index Page

Below are all user-submitted cicada sightings. If you believe that you have spotted a cicada - and have a photograph, please click on the link in the right-hand navigation under the "Submit Report" section. Cicada sightings are being solicated because they help in filling in gaps in the distribution of cicadas species.

Please note that not all entries below are actual cicadas but rather other types of insects that users thought may have been cicadas. These mis-identifications are just as important because they help in educating you to identify actual cicadas 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 or non-cicada insect.

Adult T. canicularis cicada

Cicada from Chicopee, MA

Saw this little guy when I left for work and he was still around when I got home.I don't like the lo
Date Posted: 2008-08-19 Comments: (2)
Adult T. canicularis cicada

Cicada Sighting in Berwick, ME

Great talking with you today...your very interesting...Wishing you a safe trip or trips this weekend
Date Posted: 2008-08-15 Comments: (1)
Tibicen canicularis cicada

Tibicen Cicada in Weymouth, MA

Wow – I never saw a bug like this. Should I call an exterminator? These photos taken with my cel
Date Posted: 2008-08-10 Comments: (2)
Tibicen canicularis from Athol, MA

Cicada Sighting in Athol, MA

Dear Mr. Bunker: Upon hearing of your cicada database, I thought you might be int
Date Posted: 2008-08-08 Comments: (2)
Humingbird Moth

Cicada Sighting from Ludlow, MA

This is from Ludlow, Massachusetts, I believe it is one of your Cicada's. WE have never seen anythin
Date Posted: 2008-08-05 Comments: (1)
Tibicen auletes teneral

Tibicen Cicada from Hensley, AR

Only one cicada so far...which species is it?? also, what ive always known as "sweat bees", accordin
Date Posted: 2008-08-05 Comments: (1)
Cotuit July 4th Parade 2008

Brood XIV Cicadas from Cotuit, MA

Thought you might enjoy these images.. the final are of me dressed as a giant cicada for th
Date Posted: 2008-07-20 Comments: (1)
Green Leafhoppper

Cicada Sighting from Tewksbury, MA

Attached is a pict of the green bug I was talking to you about. he is actually .5" long and a buddy
Date Posted: 2008-07-19 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.