Cicadas in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has three species of 17-year cicadas that may come out simultaneously. But they can be differentiated by their colors and songs. Eight 17-year broods visit the state – I, II, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, and XIV. 13-year periodicals don’t occur here.

The annual cicadas are seen from July through September.  On the other hand, 13- and 17-year periodical cicadas emerge from late May to early June when the ground temperatures reach 64 degrees, usually after a heavy spell of rain.

Cicadas in Pennsylvania (PA)

Types of Cicadas in Pennsylvania

  • Cassini Periodical Cicada
  • Linnaeus’s 17-Year Cicada
  • Decula Periodical Cicada
  • Northern Dusk Singing Cicada
  • Dog-day Cicada
  • Davis’ Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada
  • Linne’s Cicada
  • Dark Lyric Cicada
  • Lyric Cicada
  • Scissor(s) Grinder
  • Robinson’s Annual Cicada
  • Swamp Cicada
  • Eastern Scissor(s) Grinder
  • Canadian Cicada
  • Say’s Cicada