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.
Still not full on emergence. Only a few immatures and mature nymphs. Found this one under a log. Not
Date Posted: 2011-05-18
Comments: (1)
Category:
Cicadas
100's in small wooded area between hotel and freeway. Birds heavily feeding on cicadas. 10-25 on sh
Date Posted: 2011-05-18
Comments: (1)
Category:
Cicadas
Began seeing an occasional shed skin a week or so ago. Mature nymphs a couple of days ago. A couple
Date Posted: 2011-05-16
Comments: (5)
Category:
Cicadas
It looks like Illinois is 2 weeks away from emerging. I think these are M. tredecassini.
Date Posted: 2011-05-14
Comments: (1)
Category:
Cicadas
This is the correct data for the first report of brood XIX. I found 5 immature nypmphs under logs. T
Date Posted: 2011-05-13
Comments: (1)
Category:
Cicadas
First noticed them on the 11th. Now you can find them everywhere around. There favorite tree around
Date Posted: 2011-05-11
Comments: (1)
Category:
Cicadas
A few images of the Periodical cicada in action... Note the three simple eyes on the close up fronta
Date Posted: 2011-05-11
Comments: (5)
Category:
Cicadas
It still may be early for the extreme northwest of Missouri. Only immatures are being spotted as ind
Date Posted: 2011-05-10
Comments: (1)
Category:
Cicadas