Hadoa townsendii

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Infraorder: Cicadomorpha
Superfamily: Cicadoidea
Family: Cicadidae
Subfamily: Cicadinae
Tribe: Tacuini
Genus: Hadoa
Species: townsendii

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hadoa townsendii: /ˈhɑːdoʊə taʊnˈsɛndi.aɪ/

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Images

Hadoa townsendii 42643963 by Patrick Alexander. Used under a CC0 license.

Hadoa townsendii 42644015 by Patrick Alexander. Used under a CC0 license.

Hadoa townsendii 42075544 by CK Kelly. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

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Hadoa townsendii 42644004 by Patrick Alexander. Used under a CC0 license.

Hadoa townsendii 42075523 by CK Kelly. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Summary

Hadoa townsendii is a colorful cicada species found in Western North America, predominantly in Texas and New Mexico, and belongs to the genus Hadoa, which comprises large-bodied cicadas. Previously classified under the genus Tibicen.

Physical Characteristics

Colorful appearance, large-bodied.

Identification Tips

Commonly confused with other cicada species such as bifidus and simplex.

Habitat

Common in the Big Bend region of Texas.

Distribution

Primarily found in Western North America, specifically Texas and much of New Mexico.

Diet

Herbivorous; feeds on plant sap as adults.

Life Cycle

Involves a series of nymphal stages that emerge from the soil as adults after a period of development.

Reproduction

Details of reproduction not specified; generally involves mating and egg-laying in plant material.

Predators

No specific predators mentioned; however, cicadas are often preyed upon by various birds and insects.

Conservation Status

Not provided, but common in its range.

Ecosystem Role

As herbivores, they may play a role in plant population dynamics; serve as prey for various predators.

Economic Impact

No economic impact discussed.

Cultural Significance

Not mentioned, though cicadas have cultural significance in various regions due to their distinctive sounds during summer.

Health Concerns

No health concerns noted.

Evolution

Previously classified in the genus Tibicen, which has been redefined to include only a few European species; most North American species are now in different genera.

Similar Taxa

Misconceptions

Often confused with related species bifidus and simplex.