Myopsalta coolahensis
| Myopsalta coolahensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Myopsalta |
| Species: | M. coolahensis
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| Myopsalta coolahensis | |
Myopsalta coolahensis is a species of cicada, also known as the Coolah grass buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2015 by Australian entomologists Nathan J. Emery, David L. Emery and Lindsay Popple.[1]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]The specific epithet coolahensis refers to the type locality.[1]
Description
[edit | edit source]The length of the forewing is 14–17 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]The species is known only from riparian parts of the Coolah district of central western New South Wales. The associated habitat is grassland on alluvial soils.[3]
Behaviour
[edit | edit source]Adult males may be heard from November to February, uttering fluttery, buzzing calls.[3]
References
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