Okanagana rimosa
This record describes Okanagana rimosa (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Potentially can be confused with bella in western part of range, but in the east it is distinctive. Shiny dorsum and red-bordered abdominal tergites distinctive in that part of the range.
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
Dry deciduous and mixedwood forest
Geographic Range
West to British Columbia, east to New Brunswick.
Seasonal Activity
June and July.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Okanagana rimosa. 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 rimosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Will Chatfield-Taylor , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Okanagana rimosa
What is Okanagana rimosa?
Okanagana rimosa is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Okanagana rimosa?
Potentially can be confused with bella in western part of range, but in the east it is distinctive. Shiny dorsum and red-bordered abdominal tergites distinctive in that part of the range.
Where is Okanagana rimosa found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dry deciduous and mixedwood forest |
| Range | West to British Columbia, east to New Brunswick. |
When is Okanagana rimosa active?
Okanagana rimosa: seasonal activity - June and July..