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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.

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
Brood XIX M. neotredecim in Lake St. Charles, MO

M. neotredecim in Lake St. Charles, MO

Spent about 1/2 hour in Lake St. Louis today. Thousands of M. tredecassinis and cast-off skins all o
Date Posted: 2011-06-06 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Brood XIX in Moscow Mills, MO

Brood XIX in Moscow Mills, MO

Spent about an hour in the area. Heard thousands of M. tredecassinis. I didn't hear any M. neotredec
Date Posted: 2011-06-06 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
M. tredecula found in Blue Springs, MO

M. tredecula found in Blue Springs, MO

We have had a major ramp up in emerging tredacassinis in Blue Springs and I have found several trede
Date Posted: 2011-06-02 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Brood XIX in Rome, GA

Brood XIX Cicadas in Rome, GA

I heard them in the woods around the Golf Course at Berry Forest. I didn't get a chance to go look a
Date Posted: 2011-06-01 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
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) Category: Cicadas
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) Category: Cicadas
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) 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.