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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.

T. canicularis

Cicada from Northampton, MA

greetings; On Tuesday September 16, 2008 I photographed a cicada in Northampton,
Date Posted: 2008-09-16 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen canicularis from Florence, MA

Cicada Sighted in Florence, MA

Hi Gerry, Please let me know what it is. It's my first cicada. Saw it by chance when hanging
Date Posted: 2008-09-03 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen auletes cicada

Cicada Sighting in Suffolk, VA

Gerry, My husband used home defense to spray it and kill it. So the coloring looks different now. W
Date Posted: 2008-09-03 Comments: (1) Category: Cicadas
Cicada exuviae

Cicadas from Livonia, MI

The trees behind our medical office are FULL of cast off skins and we have watch them climb out of t
Date Posted: 2008-09-03 Comments: (2) Category: Cicadas
T. canicularis cicada

Tibicen Cicada from Cotuit, MA

Morning, Guess what blessed our presence this morning, but two late emerging cicadas on ou
Date Posted: 2008-09-02 Comments: (2) Category: Cicadas
Damaged T. canicularis teneral

Tibicen Cicada from New Salem, MA

Hello there. I found this Cicada, newly hatched, up at the Federated Women's State Forest a few week
Date Posted: 2008-09-02 Comments: (2) Category: Cicadas
Tibicen canicularis female

Cicada found in Millinocket, ME

Found a cicada near the summit of Hamlin Peak, elev. 4500'. Wasn't sure if that was interesting.
Date Posted: 2008-09-02 Comments: (3) Category: Cicadas
T. canicularis cicada ventral view

Cicada Sighting in Clinton, MA

Gerry Attached are the pictures of the Cicada that I caught tonight. The one tha
Date Posted: 2008-08-27 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.