Okanagana nigrodorsata
This record describes Okanagana nigrodorsata (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Completely black dorsum, pronotum, and head with a bright yellow membrane visible with wings folded are distinctive. Larger than superficially similar ornata.
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
Tends to be higher altitude (pers. obs.)
Geographic Range
Primarily the Sierra Nevadas
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Okanagana nigrodorsata. 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 nigrodorsata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Bill Reynolds; Additional contributions by Will Chatfield-Taylor
Frequently Asked Questions About Okanagana nigrodorsata
What is Okanagana nigrodorsata?
Okanagana nigrodorsata is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Okanagana nigrodorsata?
Completely black dorsum, pronotum, and head with a bright yellow membrane visible with wings folded are distinctive. Larger than superficially similar ornata.
Where is Okanagana nigrodorsata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Tends to be higher altitude (pers. obs.) |
| Range | Primarily the Sierra Nevadas |