Tibicinoides uncinata
This record describes Tibicinoides uncinata (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Small cicada with wings only slightly extending past abdomen tip. Marginal cells equal in length, and only 2/3 or less the length of the ulnar cells. Size is tiny: wingspan is about 45mm. Recently transferred 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
Geographic Range
Orange Co., CA
Seasonal Activity
Mid- to late summer (records from latter half of July)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Tibicinoides uncinata. 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 uncinata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by James Bailey; Additional contributions by Will Chatfield-Taylor , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Tibicinoides uncinata
What is Tibicinoides uncinata?
Tibicinoides uncinata is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Tibicinoides uncinata?
Small cicada with wings only slightly extending past abdomen tip. Marginal cells equal in length, and only 2/3 or less the length of the ulnar cells. Size is tiny: wingspan is about 45mm.
Where is Tibicinoides uncinata found?
Range: Orange Co., CA
When is Tibicinoides uncinata active?
Tibicinoides uncinata: seasonal activity - Mid- to late summer (records from latter half of July).