Hadoa longiopercula
This record describes Hadoa longiopercula (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Song is a continuous, even, high pitched whine and often compared to that of T. canicularis . Similar song in the following species: Tibicen longioperculus Davis 1926 Tibicen inauditus Davis 1917 Tibicen texanus (syn. tigrina Davis 1927)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Cicadoidea
- Family
- Cicadidae (Cicadas)
- Subfamily
- Cicadinae
- Tribe
- Tacuini
- Genus
- Hadoa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Desert scrub
Geographic Range
Arizona New Mexico (??) adj. n. Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Based on associations, host preference is thought to be Juniperus spp. (conifers)
Life History
No specific info found Similar to that of other cicadas
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: From Latin longus- "long" + operculum- literally "lid, cover", but here referring to a specific structure in Cicada anatomy called the operculum
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hadoa longiopercula. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hadoa longiopercula
What is Hadoa longiopercula?
Hadoa longiopercula is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Hadoa longiopercula found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Desert scrub |
| Range | Arizona New Mexico (??) adj. n. Mexico |
What does Hadoa longiopercula eat?
The diet of the Hadoa longiopercula includes Based on associations, host preference is thought to be Juniperus spp. (conifers).
What is the life cycle of a Hadoa longiopercula?
No specific info found Similar to that of other cicadas