Diceroprocta cinctifera

Diceroprocta cinctifera is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.

broad white band across tip of abdomen is distinctive Basic characters usu. include: Eyes: Described as tan to reddish (rust-colored) Body: Usually dark, often with some reddish-brown coloration visible Pronotal Collar: VARIABLE (may be described as bisected with the anterior region being dark and the posterior region an orangish or ochreous color or the pronotal collar may appear entirely orangish or tan in some populations) Mesonotum: Often dark with some evidence of reddish brown pattern (variable) Abdomen: On many specimens identified as cinctifera, there are usually 2 well defined pruinose features. One is a well developed pruinose ring on the terminal abdominal segments (also seen in apache and semicincta) coupled with a white band posterior to the cruciform elevation often clearly delineating the abdomen from the thorax (this trait has fallen into question & may not be diagnostic for this taxon??). Opercula: Pointed with the points being subparallel or slightly divergent (NOT pointing inward as in semicincta) - Opercula with the outer edges nearly parallel to each other; 8th segment and middle base of tergum pruinose. WINGS: costal margin of fore wing usually orangish to bright orange in color NOTE: Some of the IMAGES under this taxon may be MISIDENTIFIED and in need of review! Based on morphological characteristics, call similarities, and distribution patterns, the following three taxa appear to be closely related and easily confused. Frequently confused. Diceroprocta apache Diceroprocta cinctifera Diceroprocta semicincta Another species with a similar call Diceroprocta marevagans For details on cinctifera, apache & semicincta, please refer to the following: Journal of the N.Y. Entomol. Soc. XXXVI, Dec. 1928, pp. 439–457