Okanagana ferrugomaculata
This record describes Okanagana ferrugomaculata (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to O. tristis but pronotum pale on hind margin, head narrow with pronounced front, and two patches of rufous on either side of the pronotum. Underside largely pale. Female's last abdominal sternite with a single deep V-shaped notch, without a secondary notch.
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
- Okanagana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California into Oregon and possibly southern Washington
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Okanagana ferrugomaculata Davis 1936
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Okanagana ferrugomaculata. 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 Okanagana ferrugomaculata (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by James Bailey; Additional contributions by Will Chatfield-Taylor , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Okanagana ferrugomaculata
What is Okanagana ferrugomaculata?
Okanagana ferrugomaculata is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Okanagana ferrugomaculata?
Similar to O. tristis but pronotum pale on hind margin, head narrow with pronounced front, and two patches of rufous on either side of the pronotum. Underside largely pale. Female's last abdominal sternite with a single deep V-shaped notch, without a secondary notch.
Where is Okanagana ferrugomaculata found?
Range: California into Oregon and possibly southern Washington