Chlorocanta viridis
This record describes Chlorocanta viridis (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A green insect, almost unicolorous, with the membranes or flaps at the base of the wings yellowish. The venation of the wings is green, except the costal margin, which is yellowish to the end of the radial cell. The basal cell is nearly clear. There is also a slight indication of yellow about the head, the tympana and the uncus. Sound File available here (scroll down): Type Locality: O'Reilly, Mississippi, July 10, 1917 (Ernest Waldauer)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Cicadoidea
- Family
- Cicadidae (Cicadas)
- Subfamily
- Tibicininae
- Tribe
- Tibicinini
- Genus
- Chlorocanta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Forested areas along watersheds and edge forests to the Black belt Prairie remnants
Geographic Range
e.TX-w.MS-s.AR-se.OK - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Jun-Aug
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Chlorocanta viridis. 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 Chlorocanta viridis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Bill Reynolds; Additional contributions by Will Chatfield-Taylor , Mike Quinn , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Chlorocanta viridis
What is Chlorocanta viridis?
Chlorocanta viridis is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Chlorocanta viridis?
A green insect, almost unicolorous, with the membranes or flaps at the base of the wings yellowish. The venation of the wings is green, except the costal margin, which is yellowish to the end of the radial cell. The basal cell is nearly clear. There is also a slight indication of yellow about the head, the tympana and the uncus. Sound File available here (scroll down):
Where is Chlorocanta viridis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Forested areas along watersheds and edge forests to the Black belt Prairie remnants |
| Range | e.TX-w.MS-s.AR-se.OK - Map |
When is Chlorocanta viridis active?
Chlorocanta viridis: seasonal activity - mostly: Jun-Aug.