Calinda longicaudata
This record describes Calinda longicaudata (species). Recorded family: Triozidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Female genitalia very long, with proctiger and subgenital plate more or less evenly tapering to apex
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
USA: AZ, NM, TX; Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Baccharis pteronioides
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calinda longicaudata Olivares & Burckhardt, 1997
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Calinda longicaudata. 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 longicaudata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Calinda longicaudata
What is Calinda longicaudata?
Calinda longicaudata is a species in the family Triozidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Calinda longicaudata?
Female genitalia very long, with proctiger and subgenital plate more or less evenly tapering to apex
Where is Calinda longicaudata found?
Range: USA: AZ, NM, TX; Mexico
What does Calinda longicaudata eat?
The diet of the Calinda longicaudata includes Baccharis pteronioides.