Tibicinoides vanduzeei
This record describes Tibicinoides vanduzeei (species). Recorded family: Cicadidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Almost impossible to identify in the field. Good photographs or specimens are generally required. The song is distinctive, but must be analyzed mathematically to determine the characteristics. 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
Habitat
Generalist, but primarily grasslands.
Geographic Range
Western USA
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Tibicinoides vanduzeei. 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 vanduzeei (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeffrey Cole; Additional contributions by Will Chatfield-Taylor , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Tibicinoides vanduzeei
What is Tibicinoides vanduzeei?
Tibicinoides vanduzeei is a species in the family Cicadidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Tibicinoides vanduzeei?
Variable, but generally not more than 20mm
How do you identify Tibicinoides vanduzeei?
Almost impossible to identify in the field. Good photographs or specimens are generally required. The song is distinctive, but must be analyzed mathematically to determine the characteristics.
Where is Tibicinoides vanduzeei found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Generalist, but primarily grasslands. |
| Range | Western USA |