Apache californicum
This record describes Apache californicum (species). Recorded family: Derbidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
No appreciable difference could be detected between the female of Apache californicum and Apache degeerii which it resembles quite closely. The males also are superficially very similar. However, the difference in the male genitalia is sufficient to easily separate the two species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Derbidae (Derbid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Otiocerinae
- Tribe
- Otiocerini
- Genus
- Apache
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Apache californicum Wilkey, 1963
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Apache californicum. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Apache californicum (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by dragonfly12; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Apache californicum
What is Apache californicum?
Apache californicum is a species in the family Derbidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Apache californicum?
No appreciable difference could be detected between the female of Apache californicum and Apache degeerii which it resembles quite closely. The males also are superficially very similar. However, the difference in the male genitalia is sufficient to easily separate the two species.
Where is Apache californicum found?
Range: CA - Map