Okanagana magnifica
This record describes Okanagana magnifica (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identified by yellow costa extending past the node, black dorsum and pronotum. Wings with apical cells thickened. A protoperiodical cicada that is dependent on a cumulative precipitation schedule. A very similar species, Okanagana sperata is found in Northern California and is only separable by the male genitalia. Females are unidentifiable, though the song is unknown for sperata.
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
Habitat
Pinyon/Juniper
Geographic Range
CA east to CO
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Host is Juniper
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Okanagana magnifica. 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 magnifica (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeffrey Cole; Additional contributions by Will Chatfield-Taylor
Frequently Asked Questions About Okanagana magnifica
What is Okanagana magnifica?
Okanagana magnifica is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Okanagana magnifica?
One of our largest Okanagana
How do you identify Okanagana magnifica?
Identified by yellow costa extending past the node, black dorsum and pronotum. Wings with apical cells thickened.
Where is Okanagana magnifica found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Pinyon/Juniper |
| Range | CA east to CO |
What is the life cycle of a Okanagana magnifica?
Host is Juniper