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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.

More Mature Nymphs found in Eureka, MO

More Mature Nymphs found in Eureka, MO

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
Magicicadas in Antioch, TN

Magicicadas in Antioch, TN

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
Brood XIX In Marshall, AR

Brood XIX In Marshall, AR

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
Immature nymphs from Bethany, IL

Immature Brood XIX Nymphs Bethany, IL

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
Brood XIX Nymphs from Decatur, IL

More Immature Nymphs from Decatur, IL

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
Tons of Brood XIX periodicals

Mass Emergence in Murfreesboro, TN

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
Brood XIX Cicadas in Woodbury, TN

Brood XIX Cicadas in Woodbury, TN

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
Immature Brood XIX Magicicada nymph

Immature Nymphs in Blue Springs, MO

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

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.