Tibicininae
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Chlorocanta
Chlorocanta is a genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Tibicininae, and tribe Tibicinini. It was described by Chatfield-Taylor in 2023. The genus belongs to a group of cicadas characterized by particular morphological features associated with the Tibicinini tribe. As a recently described genus, detailed biological information remains limited.
Chlorocanta viridis
Cotton-green Cicada
Chlorocanta viridis, commonly known as the Cotton-green Cicada, is a cicada species in the family Cicadidae. It was described by Davis in 1918 and was originally placed in the genus Okanagana before being transferred to Chlorocanta. As a member of the subfamily Tibicininae, it belongs to a group of cicadas known for their distinctive acoustic signals and often greenish coloration. The species is part of the diverse North American cicada fauna, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Clidophleps
American Stridulating Cicadas
Clidophleps is a genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, established by Van Duzee in 1915. The genus comprises eight described species, all endemic to western North America. Members are commonly known as American Stridulating Cicadas, a name referencing their sound production. The genus is classified within the subfamily Tibicininae and tribe Tibicinini.
Clidophleps vagans
Clidophleps vagans is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, first described by Davis in 1925. It belongs to the subfamily Tibicininae and tribe Tibicinini. The species is found in western North America, with records from Arizona, California, and Nevada. As a member of the cicada family, it produces sound through tymbal organs and undergoes incomplete metamorphosis with nymphal stages spent underground.
Hewlettia
Hewlettia is a genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Tibicininae, and tribe Tibicinini. It was described by Smeds in 2023. As a member of the Tibicinini, it belongs to a group of cicadas distributed primarily in the Mediterranean region and adjacent areas. The genus is represented by a small number of observations on iNaturalist, suggesting limited documentation or restricted distribution.
Neoplatypedia constricta
Neoplatypedia constricta is a small cicada species in the family Cicadidae, first described by Davis in 1920. It belongs to the tribe Platypediini, a group characterized by small body size and distinctive morphological features. The species occurs in western North America, with records from multiple states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, and Iowa. Like other platypediine cicadas, it likely produces high-frequency songs that are difficult for humans to hear.
Okanagana annulata
Okanagana annulata is a small cicada species in the family Cicadidae, described by Davis in 1935. It belongs to the genus Okanagana, a group of annual cicadas found primarily in western North America. The species is documented from several western U.S. states including California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada. Like other Okanagana species, it is presumed to be an annual cicada with a multi-year life cycle spent largely underground as nymphs feeding on xylem fluids from plant roots.
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 fratercula
Brother's Band-winged Grasshopper
Okanagana fratercula is a species of cicada described by Davis in 1915. It belongs to the genus Okanagana within the family Cicadidae. The species has been recorded from western North America including Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Idaho. As a member of the Tibicininae subfamily, it shares characteristics with other Okanagana species, though specific ecological details remain limited in published 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 gibbera
Okanagana gibbera is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, described by Davis in 1927. It is found in western North America, with confirmed records from California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada. Like other members of the genus Okanagana, it is an annual cicada with a multi-year life cycle spent primarily underground as a nymph.
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 napa
Okanagana napa is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, first described by Davis in 1919. The species epithet "napa" refers to Napa County, California, indicating its type locality. It belongs to the genus Okanagana, a group of cicadas distributed primarily in western North America. Like other cicadas, it is presumed to have a subterranean nymphal stage and adult emergence tied to seasonal patterns.
Okanagana nigrodorsata
Okanagana nigrodorsata is a species of cicada described by Davis in 1923. It belongs to the genus Okanagana, a diverse group of annual cicadas found in western North America. The species name 'nigrodorsata' refers to its dark dorsal coloration. Like other Okanagana species, it is an annual cicada with a multi-year life cycle spent primarily underground as nymphs.
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 rhadine
Okanagana rhadine is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, described by Bliven in 1964. It is one of approximately 65 cicada species occurring in California. The genus Okanagana contains annual cicadas that emerge each year rather than periodical cicadas with synchronized multi-year cycles. Very little has been published specifically about this species, and it appears to be rarely encountered or documented.
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 venusta
Okanagana venusta is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, described by Davis in 1935. It belongs to the genus Okanagana, which contains numerous species of annual cicadas found in western North America. The species is documented from the southwestern United States including Arizona, California, and Utah. Like other Okanagana species, it is presumed to have a typical cicada life cycle involving nymphal development underground and adult emergence, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Okanagana villosa
Okanagana villosa is a species of annual cicada in the family Cicadidae, described by Davis in 1941. It is native to California and belongs to a genus of approximately 65 species found in western North America. Like other Okanagana species, it is not a periodical cicada and does not exhibit the synchronized mass emergences characteristic of Magicicada broods. The species name 'villosa' refers to hairy or shaggy appearance.
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.
Okanagodes gracilis
Pale-winged Desert Cicada
Okanagodes gracilis is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, commonly known as the Pale-winged Desert Cicada. It is found in desert and arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The species was described by Davis in 1919 and includes two recognized subspecies: O. g. gracilis and O. g. viridis.
Platypedia
Wing-tapping Cicadas
Platypedia is a genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae containing at least 20 described species distributed across western North America. Unlike most cicadas, males in this genus lack tymbal organs and instead produce sound through crepitation—snapping their wings together or striking them against vegetation. This alternative sound production mechanism enables two-way acoustic communication between males and females, as females also produce sound. The genus occurs primarily in montane habitats, with species segregated by elevation.
Platypedia areolata
Salmonfly Cicada, salmonfly
Platypedia areolata, commonly known as the salmonfly cicada, is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae found in western North America. Unlike most cicadas that produce sound using tymbal organs, males of this species communicate through crepitation—snapping their wings together or against vegetation to create audible signals. This species is part of a genus containing 21 species and four subspecies distributed across western North America.
Platypedia barbata
Platypedia barbata is a species of cicada described by Davis in 1920. Like other members of its genus, it lacks the timbal organs used by most cicadas for sound production. Instead, it produces sound through crepitation—snapping its wings against its body or substrate. The species occurs in California and is part of a diverse western North American genus comprising 21 species and four subspecies.
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.
Platypedia vanduzeei
Platypedia vanduzeei is a small cicada species in the family Cicadidae, native to western North America. It belongs to a group of "wing-banger" or "wing-tapper" cicadas that produce sound through crepitation—snapping their wings against vegetation—rather than using the abdominal tymbal organs typical of most cicadas. The species was described by Davis in 1920 and is known from California and Nevada.
Tibicinoides
Tibicinoides is a genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, established by Distant in 1914. The genus was recently reconstituted when most of its constituent species were transferred from the genus Okanagana, leaving only three original species. It currently contains 13 recognized species distributed in western North America. These cicadas are part of the subfamily Tibicininae and tribe Tibicinini.
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 hesperia
Tibicinoides hesperia is a cicada species in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Tibicininae. The species was described by Uhler in 1876 and is native to western North America. It is one of approximately 80 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists. The species has been treated as a synonym of Okanagana hesperia in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision in this group of cicadas.
Tibicinoides minuta
Tibicinoides minuta is a small cicada species first described by Davis in 1915, originally placed in the genus Okanagana. It belongs to the family Cicadidae and is native to California. The species epithet 'minuta' refers to its small size. As a member of the subfamily Tibicininae, it shares characteristics with other small cicadas in this group.
Tibicinoides simulata
Tibicinoides simulata is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, originally described by Davis in 1921 as Okanagana simulata before being transferred to the genus Tibicinoides. Like other members of the subfamily Tibicininae, it belongs to a group of cicadas characterized by specific morphological and acoustic traits. The species is part of a genus found in western North America, though detailed natural history information remains limited.
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.