Myopsalta umbra
| Myopsalta umbra | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Myopsalta |
| Species: | M. umbra
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| Binomial name | |
| Myopsalta umbra | |
Myopsalta umbra is a species of cicada, also known as the olive vine 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 umbra (Latin: ‘shadow’ or ‘shade’) refers to the cicadas' heavily shaded habitat.[1]
Description
[edit | edit source]The length of the forewing is 15–17 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]The species occurs in south-eastern Queensland in scattered populations from Mount Moffatt and Theodore southwards to Boonah. The associated habitat is undisturbed areas of semi-ephemeral vine thicket.[3][1]
Behaviour
[edit | edit source]Adult males may be heard from October to January, sitting within tangles of vines, uttering repetitive buzzing calls.[3]
References
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