Tibicinoides hesperia
This record describes Tibicinoides hesperia (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification often hinges on very obvious fuscation at base of both wings and Mid-Western range. Recently moved from Okanagana to Tibicinoides in Cole et al. 2023. Song Syllable Rate (Beats/Second) 188.6 +/- 5.4 Peak Freq. 9.9 +/- 0.5 0.5kHz
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
- Tibicinoides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Nevada to eastern Kansas. Records from California are misidentified Okanagana vanduzeei.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Tibicinoides hesperia. 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 Tibicinoides hesperia (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Will Chatfield-Taylor , Mike Quinn , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Tibicinoides hesperia
What is Tibicinoides hesperia?
Tibicinoides hesperia is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Tibicinoides hesperia?
Identification often hinges on very obvious fuscation at base of both wings and Mid-Western range.
Where is Tibicinoides hesperia found?
Range: Nevada to eastern Kansas. Records from California are misidentified Okanagana vanduzeei.