A surprise emergence at Lehigh Gorge State Park and surrounding area brought researchers and cicada enthusiasts to Jim Thorpe, PA to map and observe the emergence. It was reported by experts that this may be a disjunct brood from Brood XIV and not part of Brood V, which was emerging at the same time in other states. Hopefully the puzzle will be solved in the future by the experts.
Magicicada septendecim female
Magicicada septendecim male
Magicicada septendecim feeding on Xylem
Male and Female Magicicada septendecims mating
Magicicada septendecim female laying eggs in this tree branch
Magicicada septendecim female ovapositing
What to look for on tree branches after ovapositing by females
The eggs within the branch
Magicicada septendecim eggs compared to a quarter
Sometimes the end of the branch will break if there are too many females ovapositing in the same branch
Two Cicada researchers/enthusiasts - Elias Bonaros and Marten Edwards
Two females ovapositing
Many male Magicicada septendecims gathered together on this tree and created a chorusing center.
This tree is showing a lot of flagging by the female Magicicadas.
Dan from Cicadamania, Marten Edwards and Elias Bonaros
Two females were found with the Massospora Fungus. This is an STD in cicadas that is passed on during mating.
Brood XIV last emerged on Long Island in May 2008. These nymphs of Magicicada septendecim are in various stages of development. They go through 5 Instars before emerging again. They spend most of their lives underground living on the xylem from tree roots in a cell they create for themselves. This is one of the larger Broods on Long Island and will emerge again in the Spring of 2025.
Egg Scars From Brood XIV 2008
Looking for Nymphs from Brood XIV
Steve Chiswell, Chris Simon and Dan Gilrein looking for Nymphs
Elias Bonaros looking for Magicicada septendecim Nymphs
