Bactericera californica
This record describes Bactericera californica (species). Recorded family: Triozidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
General color orange to brown with black head; veins R+M+Cu, R, and anal margin basally heavily embrowned:
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw. USA: AZ, CA, CO
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Salix , including S. bebbiana
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bactericera californica (Crawford, 1910)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Bactericera californica. 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 Bactericera californica (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Bactericera californica
What is Bactericera californica?
Bactericera californica is a species in the family Triozidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Bactericera californica?
4mm
How do you identify Bactericera californica?
General color orange to brown with black head; veins R+M+Cu, R, and anal margin basally heavily embrowned:
Where is Bactericera californica found?
Range: sw. USA: AZ, CA, CO
What does Bactericera californica eat?
The diet of the Bactericera californica includes Salix , including S. bebbiana.