BROOD I EMERGENCE IS UNDERWAY
BROOD II One Year Accelerations are also occurring!
Help us track and map out the occurrence of the 17 year Brood I Periodical Cicada in the Mid Atlantic area over the next 6 weeks. If you live in or near the area outlined by the red box, please let us know whether or not you have observed any cicada activity (emerging adults, singing adults, etc). Even if you were expecting some emergences and you haven’t observed any, please report that also. Negative reports are just as important as positive records in order to make the distribution maps complete!
Thanks for all your help!
The first occurrences of Brood I should show up now, with reports of full emergence and singing by May 15 to May 20. By the middle of June, most of the adults will have died off and the chorus will have ended. Remember, by mid-June our annual cicada species will begin to emerge and start calling. Please check back with us again to report your observations during this 2012!
Thursday September 13, 2012 01
Email: gacheny@comcast.net
Name: Matthew
State: Maryland
County: Harford
City: Bel Air
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Activity of T. chloromera, T. linnei, and T. pruinosa species is significantly less now. T. lyricen has stopped singing altogether. Heard T. auletes species for the only times ever in the Harf. Co. area during this year on Sept. 7th and 9th.
Other comments:
Wednesday September 12, 2012 0
Email: logan1010@gmail.com
Name: Amy Recker
State: South Carolina
County:
City: Mt. Pleasant
Location: United States
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity:
Other comments: Saw on outside of my parents condo in Mt. Pleasant SC. Took a picture. I had never seen one before, and I am visiting from Seattle, WA…I am happy to send you the picture if you supply and email address. Well, now that I am studying the picture at the top it looked like that, but “prettier”!
Friday September 7, 2012 08:38
Email: erin.hayner14@gmail.com
Name: Erin Hayner
State: Maryland
County: Cecil
City: North East
Location: Turkey Point
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: I have only seen one up close this year, and it is the exact one that is pictured at the top of this website.
Other comments: I have a photo of it, if you would like it.
Friday September 7, 2012 06:24
Email: scoter@comcast.net
Name: Alan Temple
State: WV
County: Berkeley
City: Kearneysville
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity:
Other comments: I apologize for using this avenue. I am interested in learning identifying and learning the various species. Although I do have Will Herberger’s book and a genera key, are there any keys to species for this region that you know of. If not, what approach to learning species would you recommend (e.g., the primary descriptions?). Thank you for your consideration.
Wednesday September 5, 2012 08
Email: guardian21001@aol.com
Name: Tom
State: Maryland
County: Howard
City: Elkridge
Location: Troy Hill Drive
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity:
Other comments: Found one that was all green including its wings in a parking lot and took a picture. Several others in the area are “talking”
Monday September 3, 2012 04:51
Email: mcdermott817@gmail.com
Name: Thomas McDermott
State: Maryland
County: Baltimore
City: Middle River
Location: On Sun Flower in front yard
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 51.503328 (51° 30′
Describe Cicadas activity: Lots of Cicada chirping in area
Other comments:
Saturday September 1, 2012 05:
Email: masonmcrae@aol.com
Name: Linda
State: Maryland
County: Baltimore
City: Lutherville
Location: York Road
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Saw one yesterday near I-695 across from police barracks.
Other comments: Always amazing the power of Mother Nature.However, not looking forward to it. My car windows and sun roof have been officialy closed for the 2012 season.
Thursday August 30, 2012 01:39
Email: terrywithwhy@gmail.com
Name: Terry
State: Maryland
County: Montgomery
City: Takoma Park
Location: Residence near Longbranch Cree
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: First solitary “buzz” just before July 4th. Singing has been loud all through August and coming from many parts of the neighborhood (wooded neighborhood, near creek; poplars,oaks,sycamores, maples, walnuts,pines). This week, 2 dead cicadas found and 1 live. Dead cicadas were intact (1 was in a spiderweb and 1 lying on the porch step). The live one landed on a brick window ledge 2 nights ago, when temp. dipped into 60s. Beautiful black with green and brownish markings. Dogday Harvestfly?
Other comments: I’ve been wondering about the cool evening temperatures, and how they effect the cicada. Was wondering whether the warmth of the brick window casement attracted the bug? Or possibly the floodlight on the side of the building, reflecting off the brick?
Monday August 27, 2012 03:57:4
Email: mickeydog9@aol.com
Name: Jill McKenna
State: NJ
County: Cumberland
City: Bridgeton
Location: 22 Hitchner Ave
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: I have seen 3 in the last 2 days. When I take my dog out at night the Cicadas are on my back patio. In the morning they are still there. Then they take off once they are disturbed.
Other comments:
Wednesday August 22, 2012 05:0
Email: rach2mike@gmail.com
Name: Rachel Hinton
State: MD
County: Anne Arundel
City: Annapolis
Location: Whispering Woods
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Loud singing in backyard trees. Found a few on my front walkway.
Other comments:
Wednesday August 22, 2012 09:2
Email: wciturnkey@live.com
Name: debbi
State: maryland
County: frederick
City: frederick
Location: west
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: The trees are loud with cicadas and I have them on the entrance to my home.
Other comments: Cicadas have arrived in Frederick, MD.
Tuesday August 21, 2012 04:59:
Email: sfleger@cox.net
Name: Steve Fleger
State: Virginia
County: Fairfax
City: Herndon
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity:
Other comments:
Tuesday August 21, 2012 07:21:
Email: Wxpott@aol.com
Name: Lou potter
State: Pa
County: Philadelphia
City: Philadelphia
Location: Queen village
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: On deck singing 10am
Other comments:
Monday August 20, 2012 06:06:4
Email: caltruckerpeach@yahoo.com
Name: maura miller
State: nebraska
County: york
City: gresham
Location: front yard
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity:
Other comments:
Saturday August 18, 2012 03:06
Email: misty02mj@yahoo.com
Name: Christine E. Virok
State: New Jersey
County: Mercer
City: Hamilton
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: I just found 8 cicada shells near my front wrought iron railing. I would probably find many more if I looked.
Other comments: I never found so many skins and was just wondering why I’m finding so many this year?
Saturday August 18, 2012 11:26
Email: Schlossk@comcast.net
Name: Karen Schlossberg
State: Maryland
County: Montgomery
City: Mount Airy
Location: 29100 Ridge road
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: We have found 3 in the last three days. 8/18/12
Other comments: We hope that they are okay!
Thursday August 16, 2012 02:05
Email: PamelaRechul@yahoo.com
Name: Pam Rechul
State: Michigan
County: Wayne County
City: Livonia
Location: Residential Area
GPS Coordinates: Great Lakes Area
Describe Cicadas activity: I am so SICK of these bugs and the Cicada killer Wasps. The wasps have taken over my yard for at least the past 3 Summers. When I get up in the morning, I see HUGE piles of sand because they have created underground tunnels, and have been digging at night. I NOW have so many areas in my lawn and driveway where they have been digging. I have been putting doen ant dust, bleach, and have been using wasp & hornet spray.
Other comments: My MAIN issue and QUESTION is: Exactly how long is their season ? It is now August 16th, and they have not yet left my yard or neighborhood. HELP! HELP! I live in a western suburb of Detroit. One of my friends who lives in an eastside suburb of Detroit, thinks I am nuts and says she has never seen these things in her city or neighborhood. What do they like about my particular yard and neighborhood ???
Wednesday August 15, 2012 01:1
Email: Sabonc39@gmail.com
Name: Cherie
State: Pennsylvania
County: wESTMORELAND
City: LATROBE
Location: United States
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Many more than last year, have found a few dead on patio and hitting windows, today and yesterday..several in garden and caught some great photos of a mating pair today
Other comments: Many more than last year, have found a few dead on patio and hitting windows, today and yesterday..several in garden and caught some great photos of a mating pair today
Tuesday August 14, 2012 09:39:
Email: LDEESKI@VERIZON.NET
Name: DEE
State: MARYLAND
County: HARFORD
City: BEL AIR
Location: BEL AIR
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: HAVE BEEN NOTICING SEVERAL FLOATING IN MY POOL OVER THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS AND THE NOISE IN THE TREES IS GETTING LOUDER.
Other comments: ALSO SEEING LOTS OF CICADA KILLERS THIS YEAR.
Monday August 13, 2012 07:46:4
Email: bill_velardi@qintl.com
Name: Bill Velardi
State: VA
County: Fairfax
City: Centreville
Location: Residence Zip Code 20120
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Seems to be more prevalent than in past years
Other comments: Not entirely sure what brood I’m seeing
Monday August 13, 2012 06:06:5
Email: kacrawford2@verizon.net
Name: Kathy Crawford
State: Maryland
County: Howard
City: Laurel
Location: suburbs
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Quite loud right now (Aug. 12) A few dead cicadas on the ground.
Other comments:
Monday August 13, 2012 05:13:3
Email: ruth.kehrer065@sympatico.ca
Name: ruth kehrer
State: Canada
County: Ontario
City: Toronto
Location: 5 min. from Lake Ontario – our
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: heard this insect these past few nights – caught what I first thought was a humming bird as it flew into a rose bush. it took me all day to identify it as a cicada, not sure which one………will let it go tomorrow.
Other comments: other than being awfully noisy, are these harmful in the garden?
Sunday August 12, 2012 07:04:4
Email: hjjoseph1967@gmail.com
Name: Jim Joseph
State: New York
County: Kings
City: New York
Location: Taaffe Place, Clinton Hill, Br
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Heard two distinct ones, did not see them, however, am certain that is what I heard. One was very close, the other farther off. They sang (chirped? I’m not an expert) for about 10-15 minutes around 1:30 on a fairly hot day, then both stopped about the same time. This was in an isolated area, no foot or vehicle traffic, but a number of trees.
Other comments:
Thursday August 9, 2012 06:00:
Email: samsontrust@wmconnect.com
Name: Anton McInerney
State: Massachusetts
County: Middlesex
City: North Reading
Location: 128 Park St. 01864
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Almost non existant but for the lesser grass species
Other comments: I have lived here at Abbottsfield in North Reading center on the Ipswich river for 50 years and have listened to the large arboreal cicadas during that time,they have been absent some years but most years they are in full song during the summer daylight hours along the river and woodland paths on the property. Today my neices 5 + 4 years old found a giant one clinging to the window sash of a large many windowed sun room and brought it to me, it had the 3 jewel crown and gleaming gold wings and body shimmer on the moss green body color,it was exhausted but intact it seems to have fled from a bird to the safety of the house leaving it in full sunlight, the girls mother misted it with water it revived but it fell out of a potted palm. After letting the great bug rest it livened and wished to go out so to the river and onto a giant maple where it blended perfectly with the bark and moss color as it climbed back to its kingdom.We took a photograph this was a really large cicada and totally unconcerned being with us a fascinating summer encounter
Thursday August 9, 2012 05:42:
Email: samsontrust@wmconnect.com
Name: Anton McInerney
State: Massachusetts
County: Middlesex
City: North Reading
Location: 128 Park St. 01864
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Almost non existant but for the lesser grass species
Other comments: I have lived here at Abbottsfield in North Reading center on the Ipswich river for 50 years and have listened to the large arboreal cicadas during that time,they have been absent some years but most years they are in full song during the summer daylight hours along the river and woodland paths on the property. Today my neices 5 + 4 years old found a giant one clinging to the window sash of a large many windowed sun room and brought it to me, it had the 3 jewel crown and gleaming gold wings and body shimmer on the moss green body color,it was exhausted but intact it seems to have fled from a bird to the safety of the house leaving it in full sunlight, the girls mother misted it with water it revived but it fell out of a potted palm. After letting the great bug rest it livened and wished to go out so to the river and onto a giant maple where it blended perfectly with the bark and moss color as it climbed back to its kingdom.We took a photograph this was a really large cicada and totally unconcerned being with us a fascinating summer encounter
Wednesday August 1, 2012 12:00
Email: mariannegordon@gmail.com
Name: Marianne Gordon
State: md
County: Anne Arundel
City: Davidsonville
Location: 1640 Rossback Road
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Our yard is full of them–the whole two acres
Other comments:
Sunday July 29, 2012 05:45:34
Email: dvosper7682@gmail.com
Name: david
State: vosper
County: baltimore
City: middle river
Location: 21220
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Heard a low-level of singing and observed some tree damage simular to the 2004 emergence.
Other comments: July 29, 2012, 8:40 PM. At sunset observed possible cicada damage to oak trees on out apartment complex. Shortly after at sundown I began to hear an alternating low-to-medium loudness of singing. Previously heard several individuals singing at about 2 PM on a very hot day. I have not spotted any shells.
Sunday July 22, 2012 07:25:09
Email: tlmunchbach@aol.com
Name: Tamara Munchbach
State: MI
County: genessee
City: Fenton
Location: United States
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: I just found one of them and wasn’t sure what it was.
Other comments: I was hearing them the other night and remembered the sound from when I was a little girl. the cats caught this one and killed it last night
Wednesday July 18, 2012 05:53:
Email: tsbright@verizon.net
Name: Sheree Bright
State: PA
County: Schuylkill
City: Auburn
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Unknown
Other comments: Can I send you a picture of a 2″ insect that landed on my window last night (from under it’s belly, through the window)? I think it’s a cicada but cannot be sure!
Saturday July 14, 2012 11:18:4
Email: crystalpreston31@yahoo.com
Name: crystal
State: maryland
County: cecil
City: north east
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: found what I believe is an adult male making lots of music
Other comments:
Thursday July 12, 2012 11:29:1
Email: Bunnybo_16@ymail.com
Name: tierra steele
State: IL
County: IL
City: university park
Location: United States
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: what time do that come out during the night
Other comments: what time do that go away
Tuesday July 10, 2012 06:53:45
Email: sandygamino@yahoo.com
Name: sandy gamino
State: Illinois
County: Mchenry
City: Crystal Lake
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: lots of singing.
Other comments:
Sunday July 8, 2012 02:40:14 P
Email: tgacheny@comcast.net
Name: Matthew
State: Maryland
County: Harford
City:
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Heard several T. lyricen for f
Other comments:
Sunday July 8, 2012 02:34:41 P
Email: tgacheny@comcast.net
Name: Matthew
State: Maryland
County: Harford
City:
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Heard several T. pruinosa for
Other comments:
Sunday July 8, 2012 02:32:58 P
Email: tgacheny@comcast.net
Name: Matthew Gacheny
State: Maryland
County: Harford
City:
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Heard several T. pruinosa for
Other comments:
Sunday July 8, 2012 02:28:50 P
Email: blacklions1967@yahoo.com
Name: Larry McDevitt
State: Nebraska
County: Douglas
City: Omaha
Location: 4819 Lockwood Cir.
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Lots of them
Other comments: I thought they were due in 201
Tuesday July 3, 2012 06:33:00
Email: melody.prairie@mail.com
Name: Melody
State: MD
County: Talbot
City: Easton
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity:
Other comments: Your links don’t work for UMD,
Thursday June 21, 2012 06:24:2
Email: Annual Cicadas in Full Swing N
Name:
State: Maryland
County: St. Mary’s County
City: Ridge
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: N. hieroglyphica calling durin
Other comments:
Monday June 18, 2012 06:23:49
Email: matthewjcheek@gmail.com
Name: Matthew Cheek
State: Ohio
County: Fulton
City: Wauseon
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Honestly not sure if this was
Other comments:
Tuesday June 12, 2012 07:05:26
Email: cptbill65@gmail.com
Name: Bill
State: MD
County: Wicomico
City: Allen
Location: Collins Wharf Rd
GPS Coordinates: 38°17’42.02″N / 75°44’56
Describe Cicadas activity:
Other comments: First Lyricen 10:49 AM Sat. Ju
Tuesday June 12, 2012 07:00:55
Email: cptbill65@gmail.com
Name: B
State:
County:
City:
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity:
Other comments:
Tuesday June 12, 2012 07:00:06
Email: cptbill65@gmail.com
Name: Bill
State: MD
County: Wicomico
City: Salisbury
Location: West Rd
GPS Coordinates: 38°23’14.66″N / 75°36’43.
Describe Cicadas activity:
Other comments: First Neocicada hieroglyphica.
Tuesday June 12, 2012 06:58:51
Email: cptbill65@gmail.com
Name: Bill
State: MD
County: Wicomico
City: Salisbury
Location: West Rd
GPS Coordinates: 38°23’14.66″N / 75°36’43.
Describe Cicadas activity:
Other comments: First Neocicada hieroglyphica.
Tuesday May 29, 2012 11:06:14
Email: jra@richardscomputer.com
Name: John
State: VA
County: Page
City:
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity:
Other comments: Ignore my last entry, it was f
Tuesday May 29, 2012 11:04:57
Email: jra@richardscomputer.com
Name: john
State: VA
County: Page
City:
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity: Heavy
Other comments: I back to the Massanuttun Moun
Sunday May 6, 2012 02:10:40 PM
Email: hookem53@comcast.net
Name: Thomas Bryce
State: South Carolina
County: SC
City: Charleston
Location:
GPS Coordinates:
Describe Cicadas activity:
Other comments: Do you know where I can obtain