Hewlettia nigriviridis
This record describes Hewlettia nigriviridis (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Green and black pattern is distinctive. Sings for brief periods, falling silent for several minutes after. Unusually docile for an Okanagana, often difficult to disturb. Recently moved from Okanagana .
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
- Hewlettia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Obligate chamise specialist.
Geographic Range
Southern California
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hewlettia nigriviridis. 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 Hewlettia nigriviridis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeffrey Cole; Additional contributions by Will Chatfield-Taylor , James Bailey , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Hewlettia nigriviridis
What is Hewlettia nigriviridis?
Hewlettia nigriviridis is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Hewlettia nigriviridis?
Green and black pattern is distinctive. Sings for brief periods, falling silent for several minutes after. Unusually docile for an Okanagana, often difficult to disturb.
Where is Hewlettia nigriviridis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Obligate chamise specialist. |
| Range | Southern California |