Cicadidae
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Okanagana canescens
Okanagana canescens is a species of annual cicada in the family Cicadidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1915. It belongs to the genus Okanagana, which comprises numerous species distributed across western North America. The species is documented from California and Washington based on occurrence records. As with other Okanagana species, it is presumed to have an annual life cycle rather than the periodical emergence pattern seen in Magicicada species.
Okanagana formosa
Okanagana formosa is a species of annual cicada in the family Cicadidae, described by Davis in 1926. It belongs to the western North American cicada genus Okanagana, which comprises approximately 60 species. Like other Okanagana species, it is not a periodical cicada and does not exhibit synchronized mass emergence patterns. The species has been documented from California, Nevada, and Utah.
Okanagana fumipennis
Okanagana fumipennis is a cicada species in the family Cicadidae, described by Davis in 1932. It belongs to the genus Okanagana, a group of North American cicadas distributed primarily in western regions of the continent. The specific epithet "fumipennis" (smoky-winged) suggests dark or smoky wing coloration. Like other cicadas, it has a life cycle involving nymphal stages underground and adult emergence, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Okanagana georgi
Okanagana georgi is a cicada species described in 2007 from Arizona. It belongs to the genus Okanagana, a group of cicadas found primarily in western North America. The specific epithet honors the collector. Distribution records indicate presence in Arizona.
Okanagana magnifica
Okanagana magnifica is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, described by Davis in 1919. It is native to western North America, with documented occurrences in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. The species belongs to the genus Okanagana, which comprises annual cicadas rather than periodical species. As with other Okanagana species, it likely inhabits arid and semi-arid environments characteristic of its southwestern range.
Okanagana orithya
Okanagana orithya is a species of annual cicada in the family Cicadidae. It is native to western North America and belongs to a genus of medium-sized cicadas characterized by their dark coloration and distinctive wing patterns. Like other Okanagana species, it produces audible calling songs for mate attraction. The species is part of a diverse western cicada fauna that contrasts with the periodical cicada broods of eastern North America.
Okanagana ornata
Orange-margined Cicada
Okanagana ornata is a western North American cicada species in the family Cicadidae, commonly known as the Orange-margined Cicada. Like other Okanagana species, it is an annual or "dog-day" cicada with a multi-year life cycle spent primarily underground as a nymph. The species is distinguished by its ornate coloration with orange marginal markings. It is one of approximately 65 cicada species found in California and is part of the diverse western cicada fauna that differs from the periodical cicadas of eastern North America.
Okanagana salicicola
Okanagana salicicola is a small North American cicada species described by Bliven in 1964. As a member of the genus Okanagana, it belongs to a group of annual cicadas found primarily in western North America. The specific epithet 'salicicola' suggests an association with willow (Salix) habitats. Like other Okanagana species, it is likely a habitat specialist with specific host plant relationships, though detailed ecological studies remain limited.
Okanagana sequoiae
Okanagana sequoiae is a species of annual cicada in the family Cicadidae, described by Bliven in 1964. It is native to the western United States, with confirmed records from California and Oregon. Like other members of the genus Okanagana, it is not a periodical cicada and does not exhibit the synchronized mass emergence characteristic of Magicicada species.
Okanagana vocalis
Okanagana vocalis is a cicada species in the family Cicadidae, described by Bliven in 1964. It belongs to the genus Okanagana, which comprises annual cicadas found in western North America. The species name "vocalis" suggests a notable acoustic characteristic, though specific call descriptions are not well documented. Like other Okanagana species, it is presumed to be an annual cicada rather than a periodical species.
Pacarina puella
little mesquite cicada
Pacarina puella, commonly known as the little mesquite cicada, is a small cicada species in the family Cicadidae. It is distributed across parts of North America and Central America, with records from the southwestern United States including Arizona, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, as well as Mexico. The species is associated with mesquite (Prosopis) host plants. Adults are active during summer months and are attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
Pacarina shoemakeri
Little Juniper Cicada
Pacarina shoemakeri, commonly known as the little juniper cicada, is a small cicada species in the family Cicadidae described by Sanborn and Heath in 2012. It is native to southwestern North America, with documented occurrences in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. The species is associated with juniper woodlands and has been observed in pinyon-juniper habitats.
Platypedia minor
Minor Cicada
Platypedia minor is a small cicada species in the genus Platypedia, a group known for producing sound through wing-snapping rather than abdominal tymbals. Like other Platypedia species, males lack the timbal organs typical of most cicadas and instead communicate via crepitation—snapping their wings against their bodies or substrate. The species occurs in western North America, where it inhabits montane and foothill environments.
Platypedia mohavensis
Platypedia mohavensis is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, first described by Davis in 1920. It is native to western North America, with records from Arizona. Like other members of the genus Platypedia, it belongs to a group of cicadas that have lost timbal organs and instead produce sound through wing crepitation. The species includes two recognized subspecies: P. m. mohavensis and P. m. rufescens.
Quesada
Giant Cicadas
Quesada is a genus of giant cicadas in the family Cicadidae, distributed across South and North America. The genus was established by Distant in 1905 and belongs to the tribe Fidicinini. Species in this genus are among the largest cicadas known, with Quesada gigas reaching body lengths up to 50 mm. The genus is characterized by its substantial size relative to other cicada genera.
Tibicen
Tibicen is a suppressed genus name in the cicada family Cicadidae, officially rejected by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature in 2021. Originally published by Latreille in 1825 and made available by Berthold in 1827, the name was applied to over 100 cicada species across the Northern Hemisphere during the 20th century, particularly to North American dog-day cicadas. Longstanding nomenclatural controversy centered on whether the original publications validly established the genus, with competing type species designations creating taxonomic confusion. The 2021 suppression placed Tibicen on the Official Index of Rejected and Invalid Generic Names in Zoology. Former European species now reside in genus Lyristes, while North American and Asian species have been reassigned to genera including Neotibicen, Megatibicen, Auritibicen, and Hadoa.
Tibicinoides catalina
Tibicinoides catalina is a cicada species in the family Cicadidae, originally described as Okanagana catalina by Davis in 1936. The specific epithet 'catalina' likely refers to the Santa Catalina Mountains in southern Arizona, a region with notable cicada diversity. Like other cicadas, this species has piercing-sucking mouthparts and undergoes subterranean nymphal development before emerging as adults. The genus Tibicinoides is part of the tribe Tibicinini within the subfamily Tibicininae.
Tibicinoides pallidula
Tibicinoides pallidula is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, originally described as Okanagana pallidula by Davis in 1917 before being transferred to the genus Tibicinoides. It belongs to the subfamily Tibicininae and tribe Tibicinini. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it is a true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts and undergoes incomplete metamorphosis. The species epithet 'pallidula' suggests pale coloration.
Tibicinoides rubrovenosa
Tibicinoides rubrovenosa is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, originally described as Okanagana rubrovenosa by Davis in 1915. It belongs to the genus Tibicinoides, a group of small to medium-sized cicadas found in western North America. The species epithet 'rubrovenosa' refers to reddish venation in the wings, a characteristic feature. Like other Tibicinoides species, it is associated with coniferous forest habitats. The taxon has been documented through 64 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is not extremely rare but has limited published biological data.
Tibicinoides striatipes
Tibicinoides striatipes is a North American cicada species described by Haldeman in 1852. It belongs to the subfamily Tibicininae, a group of small to medium-sized cicadas often associated with grassland and open habitat ecosystems. The species is part of a genus historically placed in the tribe Tibicinini, though taxonomic boundaries within this group have undergone revision. Like other cicadas, it produces sound through tymbal organs for communication.
Tibicinoides uncinata
Tibicinoides uncinata is a cicada species in the family Cicadidae, originally described as Okanagana uncinata by Van Duzee in 1915 before being transferred to the genus Tibicinoides. It belongs to the subfamily Tibicininae, a group of cicadas primarily distributed in western North America. The species epithet "uncinata" (meaning "hooked") likely refers to some morphological feature of the species. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only six records in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Tibicinoides utahensis
Tibicinoides utahensis is a cicada species described by Davis in 1919, originally placed in the genus Okanagana before being transferred to Tibicinoides. It occurs in the western United States and extends into British Columbia, Canada. The species has a documented association with big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata), suggesting a degree of host plant specificity uncommon among cicadas.