Myopsalta gordoni
| Myopsalta gordoni | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Myopsalta |
| Species: | M. gordoni
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| Myopsalta gordoni | |
Myopsalta gordoni is a species of cicada, also known as the black acacia buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2017 by Australian entomologist Lindsay Popple.[1]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]The specific epithet gordoni honours David Gordon, grazier, conservationist and botanical collector, who established the Myall Park Botanic Garden, which hosts a high diversity of cicadas.[1]
Description
[edit | edit source]The length of the forewing is 14–16 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]The species occurs in southern Queensland from Millmerran westwards to Morven and Charleville. Associated habitats include mixed acacia woodland and mulga shrubland.[3]
Behaviour
[edit | edit source]Adult males may be heard from December to February, clinging to the branches and stems of acacias and other small trees, uttering high-frequency calls, alternating short and long phrases.[3]
References
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