Emergence updates:

Randy Bigbie reports: “Here in Wilkesboro/Moravian Falls, NC in the Blue Ridge Mt. foothills. we have hundreds in our yard.”

Cathy Decker reports: “Several cicadas were discovered in the Pierce Community of Greensburg, in Green County Kentucky“.

Patricia Cooper reports: “They have arrived in Adairville, KY42202″.

Terry Samsel reports: “Cades Cove [TN] in the Smokeys” (TN).

(The website is finally getting more traffic than in it does during Australia cicada season, so I know the emergency is really underway.)

Site update:

I’ve added a list of the most recent cicada news, links, photos and videos to the right side of the page –>. Click to your heart’s delight.

I also added the Death Cab for Cutie advert because they’ve supported the site over the years.

Don’t Forget:

Don’t forget to Share your Cicada Images, Video and Text.

Don’t forget to look for white eyed cicadas. There’s a reward.

Davy’s cicada comic book will be available soon.

Last but not least…

Another photo from Roy of his home-raised cicada emerging

Like Matt Berger, Roy Troutman was able to observe Magicicadas emerge in captivity. Here’s an excellent photo of one of Roy’s cicadas.

Shawn McLeod in Flemingsburg, Kentucky has reported a light emergence (3 cicadas).

John Hupka has reported empty shells of Cicadas in Nashville, Davidson Co, Tennessee!

Diane has reported “The Cicadas have arrived in our trees. We are 30 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. They seem to like our sycamore trees.”

Sherry has reported “I just got back from Cades Coves Tennessee the Magicicada were in the emergence stage both nights.”

Greg Stamper reported “Hazard, Kentucky - The Cicada started slowly a week ago now are beginning to pick up speed.”

John reported “I live in Floyd County Kentucky ans there are hundreds of them coming out.”

Tammy reported “I live in Corbin KY and my house is COVERED!!!!”

Also check out the Where Are They Now map on the Mount’s Cicada Web Site.

cicadas are popping out all over the place!, originally uploaded by *Melanie*.

Another sweet cicada photo has emerged on Flickr

Gene Kritsky wrote to say that the emergence in the Cincinnati area did indeed start on the 13th, particularly in areas where the sun was able to heat the ground to 66 degrees. The past week or so has been cold in the Cincinnati area, which has slowed the progress of the emergence. Those of you hoping to get the emergence under way need to wish for warmer weather. Of course you should visit The Mount’s Cicada Website and check out the Where are They Now Google map, which will show you where they are emerging. I encourage you to report your sightings on Gene’s site as well.

Nanci Perlstein reported on the message board that “in Asheville, N.C. very close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are hundreds of them!”.

Roy McGinnis reported that he witnessed 1000’s of cicadas in “Carter County half way between Johnson City and Elizabethton TN”

Rita Bobeana reported that they’re experiencing a hatch and a half in “the very northeast end of Unicoi County, TN“.

And Becca reported at least one cicada found by herself and her daughter in Louisville, KY.

Cicada, originally uploaded by blanp.

By this time next week Flickr.com will be swarming with cicada photos.

Cicada, originally uploaded by Jason Means.

17 year cicada photos are starting to show up on Flickr.com.

Here’s a news story from Cincinnati featuring cicada expert Gene Kritsky.

Hey cicada hunters! Want to earn $10 for finding a rare white-eyed 17 year cicada? Roy Troutman is willing to pay $10 cash for the first 10 healthy white-eyed cicadas you find. 99.9% of the time 17 year cicadas have red colored eyes, but a few have white eyes. Roy wants to try to breed white eyed cicadas, but he needs your help finding them because they are so rare.

Here’s the rules:

First rule: you must be within driving distance of Roy, as Roy will pick them up in person. That includes the following counties:

Ohio: Clermont, Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clinton, Highland, Adams, Brown, & Clinton

Kentucky: Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Pendleton, & Bracken

Indiana: Franklin, Dearborn

Second rule: the cicada must be healthy — not dead.

Third rule: once you find a white eyed cicada, take a photo or video and email it to Roy sbpstudios@gmail.com. Roy is interested in both adults and nymphs, as he’s never seen a white-eyed nymph. If the insect looks good, Roy will arrange a pickup.

Fourth rule: Roy only needs 10 cicadas. Once Roy gets his 10 cicadas the offer will be removed from the site.

Important: here’s what they look like:

Cicada event in Cincinnati area on May 31st. Gene Kritsky will be doing a lecture. I encourage all cicada fans to see Gene speak — he is both informative and very entertaining.

Cicada Lecture at Rowe Woods
Learn all about the 17-year periodical cicadas that will be emerging this summer in Clermont County. Dr. Gene Kritsky, professor at the College of Mt. St. Joseph will share his knowledge of these unique insects.
Other Info:
Age Group:Adults
Date:5/31/2008 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Current/Maximum Registered: 3/50
Cost: $6; with CNC membership $4.

http://www.cincynature.org/calendar.asp?by_month=1&MONTH=5&YEAR=2008