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Cicada and Cicada Killer Sightings

About the Sightings Section

This section contains user-submitted cicada and cicada killer sightings information. The section is divided into two categories, "Cicadas" and "Cicada Killers". Below is a brief synopsis on a particular sighting ordered by most recent sighting first. Clicking on the thumbnail or sighting location link will transport you to detailed information.

Why Cicada and Cicada Killer Sightings are Wanted

Cicada and Cicada Killer sightings are being solicated because they help in filling in gaps in the distribution of cicadas and cicada killer species. The information obtained is added to our distribution maps and is shared with other researchers from around the world. With the creation of the internet and its connectivity, it allows us to cover great geographic distances without the need for travel. If you would like to report a cicada or cicada killer sighting please follow the link under the Submit a Report section in the right-hand column menu list.

Tibicen and Magicicada Exuvia Blue Springs, MO

Tibicen and Magicicada Exuvia Blue Springs, MO

Here are some pic's if you would like to add them to your site. My son's decided to have a cicada s
Date Posted: 2011-07-05 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Sphecius speciosus in Southlake, Texas

Sphecius speciosus in Southlake, Texas

Spotted on July 4th. Temperature was 103 degrees at 5:00 pm.
Date Posted: 2011-07-04 Comments: (3) Category: Cicada Killers
Cicadetta calliope

Cicadetta calliope in Pana, Illinois

C.calliope found near prarie preserve on July 2nd
Date Posted: 2011-07-02 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen cicada sighting Blue Springs

Tibicen teneral Sighting from Blue Springs, MO

Here is the first Tibicen of the year. Look to be a large Pruinosa. Thought it may have been an Aule
Date Posted: 2011-06-29 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Okanagana sighting in Ventura, CA

Okanagana sighting in Ventura, CA

I heard a ringing sound in my backyard and found this little bugger on my garden fence. It's the fi
Date Posted: 2011-06-27 Comments: (7) Category: Cicadas
Sphecius hogardii from Longboat Key, FL

Cicada Killers in Little Elm, TX

Photographed on June 16th, 2011. Very hot outside.
Date Posted: 2011-06-16 Comments: (3) Category: Cicada Killers
Sphecius hogardii from Longboat Key, FL

Sphecius hogardii from Longboat Key, Florida

Cicada Killer wasp sighting: Sphecius hogardii - the less common species. All this week I have been
Date Posted: 2011-06-11 Comments: (8) Category: Cicada Killers
Mating and Ovipositing Cicadas Dardenne Prairie, MO.

Mating and Ovipositing Cicadas Dardenne Prairie, MO.

Here are a few photos I took today in Dardenne Prairie. As usual, you are free to use them as you s
Date Posted: 2011-06-07 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas

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.