Hieroglyphic Cicada
Neocicada hieroglyphica
This record describes Neocicada hieroglyphica (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Quoting from Cicadas of Florida : Partial to oaks; first species to be heard in spring; song starts with a sequence of progressively softer whiney bursts and ends with an even whine. Found in small colonies. Starts calling in morning and calls until dusk. Song is reported to sound like a model airplane warming up its engine. Guide TBA--PC.
Wikipedia reference for Neocicada hieroglyphica: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neocicada_hieroglyphica.
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
- Leptopsaltriini
- Genus
- Neocicada
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Forests, esp. near oaks.
Geographic Range
Southeastern United States: Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, southern Maryland to Florida. Neocicada hieroglyphica is a widely distributed species occurring across the eastern US from NJ south to FL - west across the Gulf states upper southeast & southern Mid-West, extending west into the eastern Plains south into e. Texas and n. Mexico (incl. two subspecies with rather poorly defined delineation in traits)
Seasonal Activity
June-July
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neocicada hieroglyphica. 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 Hieroglyphic Cicada
What is Hieroglyphic Cicada?
Hieroglyphic Cicada (Neocicada hieroglyphica) is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hieroglyphic Cicada?
32 mm (head to tip of folded wings)
How do you identify Hieroglyphic Cicada?
Quoting from Cicadas of Florida : Partial to oaks; first species to be heard in spring; song starts with a sequence of progressively softer whiney bursts and ends with an even whine. Found in small colonies. Starts calling in morning and calls until dusk. Song is reported to sound like a model airplane warming up its engine.
Where is Hieroglyphic Cicada found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Forests, esp. near oaks. |
| Range | Southeastern United States: Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, southern Maryland to Florida. Neocicada hieroglyphica is a widely distributed species occurring across the eastern US from NJ south to FL - west across the Gulf states upper southeast & southern Mid-West, extending west into the eastern Plains south into e. Texas and n. Mexico (incl. two subspecies with rather poorly defined delineation in traits) |
When is Hieroglyphic Cicada active?
Hieroglyphic Cicada: seasonal activity - June-July.