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.
Here in central NC, the Brood XIX 13 yr. Periodical Cicidas are swarming & singing! We have observed
Date Posted: 2011-05-05
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Cicadas
Only 1 adult of M. tredecim seen; at a Cash Points machine; possibly it could have been transported
Date Posted: 2011-05-03
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Cicadas
Watched one emerge last night - took over an hour from the time it stopped crawling up the twig unti
Date Posted: 2011-05-03
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Cicadas
Saw these coming out all over in Chatham County....13 year periodical cicadas....be sure to get out
Date Posted: 2011-05-02
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Cicadas
I just found a cicada about to molt and got a really good series of it. this was between 4 and
Date Posted: 2011-05-01
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Cicadas
As i am not a native to the US and only moved here 13 years ago this is my first experience with the
Date Posted: 2011-05-01
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Cicadas
I was just looking on your sight trying to identify this injured bug I took a picture of at work. I
Date Posted: 2010-09-30
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Cicadas
See attached... Sorry, the glass isn't that smooth in this jar, hard to take a picture of.
Date Posted: 2010-08-31
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Category:
Cicadas