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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.

Pigeon Horntail Wasp

Cicada Sighting in Appleton, WI

This insect is incredibly large and has been on this sugar maple for longer than a hour and has not
Date Posted: 2009-08-24 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen lyricen cicadas

Cicadas in Newton Upper Falls, MA

lastnight i found the bodies of 6 adults just feel away from my front door. Yesterday i had no idea
Date Posted: 2009-08-23 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Cicada Killer with prey

Cicada Killers in Danbury, CT

Sunny and warm in Fairfield County
Date Posted: 2009-08-19 Comments: (2) Category: Cicada Killers
Tibicen lyricen form engelhardti

Cicada Sighted in Randolph, MA

This cicada came to lights.
Date Posted: 2009-08-19 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen canicularis in Framingham, MA

Cicadas in Framingham, MA

The tree in my back yard was littered with abandoned exoskeletons, but I managed to snap a few pict
Date Posted: 2009-08-18 Comments: (3) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen canicularis nymph

Cicada Sighting in Uncasville, CT

Hi i found your website when i was looking to id a strange bug I found. on 8/18/09 I was out side w
Date Posted: 2009-08-18 Comments: (4) Category: Cicadas
Cicada Killer and Prey

Cicada Killers in Westborough, MA

A cicada killer wasp was found burrowing between sidewalk pavers and curbstones. We have a 3 year ol
Date Posted: 2009-08-16 Comments: (2) Category: Cicada Killers
Tibicen lyricen cicada

Cicadas in Danbury, CT

Found one of these 8-14-09 but couldn't identify it at bugguide.net. Hairdresser mentioned cicada ki
Date Posted: 2009-08-16 Comments: (2) 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.