As of July 3, 2019, the annual cicada chorus is loud and strong here in Southern Maryland.
The following species are currently calling (first date heard calling):
- Neocicada hieroglyphica (May 26)
- N. tibicen (June 16)
- N. lyricen (June 16)
- N. robinsoniana (June 25)
- N. linnei (June 27)
- M. auletes (June 27)
N. davisi has not been heard yet here this season.
On the Eastern Shore, the following species are calling:
- N. hieroglyphica (June 5)
- N. lyricen (June 16)
- N. tibicen (June 16)
- D. viridifascia (June 16)
- N. linnei (June 21)
- M. auletes (June 21)
N. davisi has not been heard yet here this season.
COMPARE TO LAST YEAR:
As of July 18, 2018, The annual cicada chorus is strong and loud in Southern Maryland with the following species calling:
- Neocicada hieroglyphica (June 5)
- N. tibicen (June 22)
- N. lyricen (June 24)
- N. linnei (June 27)
- N. robinsoniana (June 30)
- N. davsi (July 15)
N. auletes has not been heard yet here this season.
On the Eastern Shore, the following species are calling:
- D. viridifascia (June 10)
- N. hieroglyphica
- N. lyricen (June 19)
- N. tibicen (June 21)