Calinda fumipennis
This record describes Calinda fumipennis (species). Recorded family: Triozidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Entire body ochreous, with pale yellowish wings
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
coastal CA including San Nicolas and Santa Rosa Islands, north to Alameda county
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Baccharis sp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calinda fumipennis Olivares & Burckhardt, 1997
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Calinda fumipennis. 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 Calinda fumipennis (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Calinda fumipennis
What is Calinda fumipennis?
Calinda fumipennis is a species in the family Triozidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Calinda fumipennis?
Entire body ochreous, with pale yellowish wings
Where is Calinda fumipennis found?
Range: coastal CA including San Nicolas and Santa Rosa Islands, north to Alameda county
What does Calinda fumipennis eat?
The diet of the Calinda fumipennis includes Baccharis sp..