Cicadas in Mississippi

Mississippi has around 20 species of annual cicadas that vary in size, appearance, and sound. 13-year periodical cicadas emerge in mid-spring before the annuals that come out in June. There are 3 broods visiting the state, XIX, XXII, and XXIII. Some cicadas live in pine forests while the others inhabit hardwoods.

Cicadas in Mississipp (MS)

Types of Cicadas in Mississippi

  • Southeastern Dusk-Singing Cicada
  • Northern Dusk Singing Cicada
  • Morning Cicada
  • Southern Grass Cicada
  • Scrub Cicada
  • Olympic Scrub Cicada
  • Salt Marsh Cicada
  • Green Winged Cicada
  • 13-Year Cassini
  • 13-Year Decim
  • 13-Year Decula
  • Walker’s Cicada
  • Resh Cicada
  • Great Pine Barrens Cicada
  • Hieroglyphic Cicada
  • Davis’ Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada
  • Linne’s Cicada
  • Dark Lyric Cicada
  • Lyric Cicada
  • Robinson’s Annual Cicada
  • Similar Dog-Day Cicada
  • Southern Swamp Cicada
  • Cotton Green Cicada