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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.

M. tredecassini teneral

Brood XIX Ramping Up in Blue Springs MO

Here are some pics of the Blue Springs Missouri emergence. It has been steady but nothing exceptiona
Date Posted: 2011-05-30 Comments: (1)
Deformed Periodical Cicada

Brood XIX Magicicadas in Chattanooga, TN

Photos taken on and around a large deciduous tree and large boulder at tree's base.
Date Posted: 2011-05-27 Comments: (1)
More from Blue Springs, MO

More from Blue Springs, MO

Well, finally had some nymphs emerge last night. Only found a few nymphs but heard at least 10 calli
Date Posted: 2011-05-26 Comments: (1)
Brood XIX in Springfield, IL

Brood XIX Emerging in Springfield, IL

Found alot of M.neotredecim and a few M. tredecassini and M.tredecula faint calling
Date Posted: 2011-05-25 Comments: (2)
Brood XIX Dardenne Prairie, MO

Brood XIX Dardenne Prairie, MO

Reported one brood XIX cicada about 1/2 hour ago. My daughter found another one and brought it to me
Date Posted: 2011-05-25 Comments: (12)
Mature M. tredcassini nymph

Update from Blue Springs, MO

Update from Blue Springs missouri. I found this nymph in a mud turret. Looks like they are going to
Date Posted: 2011-05-21 Comments: (1)
Large magicicada nymph brood xix

Large Magicicada Nymph Shelbyville, IL

i found more than i could count and they are right under the soil. the one in the photo is a
Date Posted: 2011-05-18 Comments: (3)
Molting Brood XIX Cicada

Nymphs Emerging in Eureka, MO

I must've caught it just right at this location. Lots of nymphs emerging. Nymphs seem to be eclosing
Date Posted: 2011-05-18 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.