Cacama californica
This record describes Cacama californica (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar by most accounts to C. variegata Described as a mottled species. TL - Los Angeles Co., California For additional info: Refer to pages 68-79 for details on the Genus Cacama and spp. occurring in the USA (for carbonaria see pp. 70, 75-76)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Cicadoidea
- Family
- Cicadidae (Cicadas)
- Subfamily
- Cicadinae
- Tribe
- Tacuini
- Genus
- Cacama (Cactus Dodgers)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Arid scrub
Geographic Range
s. Calif. & adj Mex (?) s. California (thought to be s. Calif. and adj. Mexico) Extent of RANGE is not clearly defined: sw. USA may include NM-AZ extending s. into adj. Mexico (????)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cacama 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cacama californica
What is Cacama californica?
Cacama californica is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Cacama californica?
Similar by most accounts to C. variegata Described as a mottled species. TL - Los Angeles Co., California For additional info: Refer to pages 68-79 for details on the Genus Cacama and spp. occurring in the USA (for carbonaria see pp. 70, 75-76)
Where is Cacama californica found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Arid scrub |
| Range | s. Calif. & adj Mex (?) s. California (thought to be s. Calif. and adj. Mexico) Extent of RANGE is not clearly defined: sw. USA may include NM-AZ extending s. into adj. Mexico (????) |