Davis' Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada
Neotibicen davisi
This record describes Neotibicen davisi (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
- Neotibicen (Dogday Cicadas)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Pine Woodlands! This species is most certainly associated with pines, particularly the southern "long-leaf" pine varieties (Loblolly, Slash, etc.)
Seasonal Activity
Late summer to fall. July/August-October (North Carolina) July/August-November (coastal/s. Georgia, s. Alabama, s. Mississippi & n. Florida) July/August-December/January (Florida) (pers. comm./observ. some years may be active into early January in central/south Florida!)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: All stages seem to prefer Pines In captivity, adults will feed from other plants, but prefer and do best on Pines. This species is a relatively long lived species in captivity - relative to other members of the Genus - and adults have been kept for more than 2 weeks.
Life History
eggs usually laid in dead twigs, wood or bark (occasionally eggs may be laid in living stems and twigs) eggs hatch and nymphs burrow into the soil nymphs feed on the sap in roots for several years (prefer Pines) Final instar nymphs emerge and develop into winged adults (emergence for this species usu. occurs at night - between 9:00PM & Mid-night)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named after Wiliam Thompson Davis , co-author of an article on cicadas a year before, that prompted Smith and Grossbeck's study and the article based on it.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neotibicen davisi. 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 Davis' Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Bill Reynolds
Frequently Asked Questions About Davis' Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada
How big is Davis' Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada?
body length circa 27 mm
Where is Davis' Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada found?
Habitat: Pine Woodlands! This species is most certainly associated with pines, particularly the southern long-leaf pine varieties (Loblolly, Slash, etc.)
What does Davis' Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada eat?
The diet of the Davis' Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada includes All stages seem to prefer Pines In captivity, adults will feed from other plants, but prefer and do best on Pines. This species is a relatively long lived species in captivity - relative to other members of the Genus - and adults have been kept for more than 2 weeks..
When is Davis' Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada active?
Davis' Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada: seasonal activity - Late summer to fall. July/August-October (North Carolina) July/August-November (coastal/s. Georgia, s. Alabama, s. Mississippi & n. Florida) July/August-December/January (Florida) (pers. comm./observ. some years may be active into early January in central/south Florida!).
What is the life cycle of a Davis' Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada?
eggs usually laid in dead twigs, wood or bark (occasionally eggs may be laid in living stems and twigs) eggs hatch and nymphs burrow into the soil nymphs feed on the sap in roots for several years (prefer Pines) Final instar nymphs emerge and develop into winged adults (emergence for this species usu. occurs at night - between 9:00PM & Mid-night)