Homoptera is a sub-order of the order of insects known as Hemiptera. Some entomologists believe however that insects of the sub-order Homoptera should be in it's own distinct order. Insects of the sub-order Homoptera usually have 4 wings (2 forewings and 2 hind wings) that are membranous and are held against the body in roof-like fashion.

For example there are seven main classifications used to group organisms into a hierarchy based on relationships both physical and natural. The hierarchy is as follows:

Kingdom-->Phylum-->Class-->Order-->Family-->Genus-->Species.

Tibicen caniculars would be classified as follows:

Fauna-->Arthropoda-->Insecta-->Homoptera-->Cicadidae-->Tibicen-->canicularis

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