Okanagana gibbera
This record describes Okanagana gibbera (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Fairly distinct among Okanagana with one exception. Wings have yellow venation except at the marginal cells which are thick, black, and fuscous. A relatively large species. Front prominent. Very similar to O. luteobasalis, but the venation is more distinct in all respects. Considerably larger.
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
Great basin
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Okanagana gibbera. 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 Okanagana gibbera
What is Okanagana gibbera?
Okanagana gibbera is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Okanagana gibbera?
Fairly distinct among Okanagana with one exception. Wings have yellow venation except at the marginal cells which are thick, black, and fuscous. A relatively large species. Front prominent. Very similar to O. luteobasalis, but the venation is more distinct in all respects. Considerably larger.
Where is Okanagana gibbera found?
Range: Great basin