Tibicinoides pallidula
This record describes Tibicinoides pallidula (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Completely pale aspect can be approached by certain color forms of vanduzeei and by Clidophleps beameri. In hand distinctive. Song distinctive when recorded. Recently moved from Okanagana in Cole et al. 2023.
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
Habitat
Grass
Geographic Range
Restricted to California's central valley
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Tibicinoides pallidula. 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 pallidula (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor; Additional contributions by antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Tibicinoides pallidula
What is Tibicinoides pallidula?
Tibicinoides pallidula is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Tibicinoides pallidula?
Completely pale aspect can be approached by certain color forms of vanduzeei and by Clidophleps beameri. In hand distinctive. Song distinctive when recorded.
Where is Tibicinoides pallidula found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Grass |
| Range | Restricted to California's central valley |