Cicadas in California

The periodical cicadas are the more famous cicadas in California due to their loud, shrill sounds and sheer numbers. However, the state has several species of annual cicadas as well. At least 65 species of cicadas in 8 genera live in the state. They usually come out on warm, humid nights when it is not raining and call out to their mates.

Cicadas in California (CA)

Types of Cicadas in California

  • Brood X Cicadas (Great Eastern Brood)
  • Cactus Dodgers
  • Citrus Cicada
  • Mountain Cicada
  • Canadian Cicada
  • Say’s Cicada
  • Walking Cicada
  • Putnam’s Cicada
  • Salmonfly Cicada
  • Clidophleps vagans
  • Platypedia species
  • Okanagana species

Cicadas by Regions

Southern California Cicadas: Clidophleps vagans

Northern California Cicadas: Salmonfly Cicada