Calophya californica
This record describes Calophya californica (species). Recorded family: Calophyidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Males dark brown to black on head and thorax; females light brown to golden yellow . Legs light except dark spot on femora; genal processes long, white; antennae shorter than width of head, black-tipped; venation typical for genus, with large cubital cell and long broad pterostigma
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Psylloidea
- Family
- Calophyidae
- Genus
- Calophya
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
So. CA, AZ
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host: Rhus integrifolia (lemonadeberry) , Rhus ovata (sugar sumac)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calophya californica Schwarz 1904
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Calophya 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 Calophya californica (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Calophya californica
What is Calophya californica?
Calophya californica is a species in the family Calophyidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Calophya californica?
1.8mm
How do you identify Calophya californica?
Males dark brown to black on head and thorax; females light brown to golden yellow . Legs light except dark spot on femora; genal processes long, white; antennae shorter than width of head, black-tipped; venation typical for genus, with large cubital cell and long broad pterostigma
Where is Calophya californica found?
Range: So. CA, AZ
What does Calophya californica eat?
The diet of the Calophya californica includes Host: Rhus integrifolia (lemonadeberry) , Rhus ovata (sugar sumac).