Yoyetta loftyensis
| Yoyetta loftyensis | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Yoyetta |
| Species: | Y. loftyensis
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| Yoyetta loftyensis | |
Yoyetta loftyensis is a species of cicada, also known as the Mount Lofty firetail, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2020 by Australian entomologists Lindsay Popple and David L. Emery.[1][2]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]The specific epithet loftyensis refers to the Mount Lofty Ranges, near Adelaide, where the species is abundant.[1]
Description
[edit | edit source]The length of the forewing is 25–31 mm. Body length is 21–28 mm.[1][3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]The species occurs in South Australia in the greater Adelaide region and northwards to Wilmington. Associated habitats include tall eucalypt forest and woodland.[3][2][1]
Behaviour
[edit | edit source]Adult males may be heard while clinging high in the upper branches of eucalypts, emitting rapid, high-pitched ticking and chirping calls.[3]
References
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