A few images of the Periodical cicada in action... Note the three simple eyes on the close up frontal image of the cicada...
Date Posted: 2011-05-11 Comments: (5) Show Comments Hide Comments
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.
The Brood I periodical cicada emergence happened in 2012 in Virginia, W. Virginia and Tennessee. Below are some of the highlights.
The Brood XIX periodical cicada emergence has come and gone. Below is some information that you may find helpful.
Comments
Posted By: Massachusetts Cicadas | On: 2011-05-25 | Website:
Hi Jeff,
Thanks for sharing your photos. Unfortunately only one came through the online form so that is all I can share. If you can send more photos that would be cool. Thanks for adding Woodbury, TN to our distribution map.
Oh and the scientific term for the three simple eyes are known as Oscelli.
Posted By: Jeff Schuler | On: 2011-05-26 | Website:
I will send you a couple more pictures... I do not know what happened...
Posted By: Massachusetts Cicadas | On: 2011-05-26 | Website:
Thanks Jeff,
No need to fill out the form again, just attach them to an email and I will update/edit this sighting report.
Posted By: amy | On: 2011-08-04 | Website:
I live in Maryville, TN and I saw a huge cicada today and got good pics. seems like according to what I read that is rare to see them this far east?
Posted By: Massachusetts Cicadas | On: 2011-08-04 | Website:
Hi Amy,
Thanks for the comment. If you have a photo and would like to share it. We would love to add your sighting info to our database. We can even identify species for you. You can copy and paste the below link into your browser's address bar and follow the instructions. We really appreciate it.
http://www.masscic.org/report_cicadas.php