Cacama furcata
This record describes Cacama furcata (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | C. furcarta appears to be easily confused with valvata, with which it may be sympatric across parts of the valvata range (??) C. furcata: TL - lower Calif. (=Mex??) Differentiating furcata from valvata/dissimilis furcata (Baja Calif. Mex): It is important to mention that C. furcata is described as having an oranginsh venter and operculae + variegated orange and black at bases of wings. First cell at base of wing ochreous-tan and ~clear. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum dark with a light tan or brownish spot on front margin of each side. vs. valvata (sw. USA & n. Mex): C. valvata is described as having a straw-colored venter + dark wing bases. First cell at base of wing dark anteriorly then blending to a translucent ochreous-tan. Basal wing veins may be tan or straw-colored (not variegated with orange). |
| Pronotum | Pronotum dark. vs. dissimilis (Mex): Described as a dark species with the basal area of the forewings slightly ochreous and opaque; anal membranes of all 4 wings orangish with the posterior margins being grey; 1st and 2nd transverse crossveins lightly infuscated (just as seen in valvata). For more details regarding the Genus Cacama, please refer to the following link (for details on furcata, see pp. 69, 72-73) |
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
TL. described from "Lower Calif" (?) (thought to be Mexico, not USA) Extent of RANGE is not clearly defined: Baja California (????)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cacama furcata. 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 furcata
What is Cacama furcata?
Cacama furcata is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Cacama furcata?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | C. furcarta appears to be easily confused with valvata, with which it may be sympatric across parts of the valvata range (??) C. furcata: TL - lower Calif. (=Mex??) Differentiating furcata from valvata/dissimilis furcata (Baja Calif. Mex): It is important to mention that C. furcata is described as having an oranginsh venter and operculae + variegated orange and black at bases of wings. First cell at base of wing ochreous-tan and ~clear. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum dark with a light tan or brownish spot on front margin of each side. vs. valvata (sw. USA & n. Mex): C. valvata is described as having a straw-colored venter + dark wing bases. First cell at base of wing dark anteriorly then blending to a translucent ochreous-tan. Basal wing veins may be tan or straw-colored (not variegated with orange). |
| Pronotum | Pronotum dark. vs. dissimilis (Mex): Described as a dark species with the basal area of the forewings slightly ochreous and opaque; anal membranes of all 4 wings orangish with the posterior margins being grey; 1st and 2nd transverse crossveins lightly infuscated (just as seen in valvata). For more details regarding the Genus Cacama, please refer to the following link (for details on furcata, see pp. 69, 72-73) |
Where is Cacama furcata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | arid scrub |
| Range | TL. described from Lower Calif (?) (thought to be Mexico, not USA) Extent of RANGE is not clearly defined: Baja California (????) |