Crotopsalta poaecetes
| Crotopsalta poaecetes | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Crotopsalta |
| Species: | C. poaecetes
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| Binomial name | |
| Crotopsalta poaecetes Ewart, 2005[1]
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Crotopsalta poaecetes is a species of cicada, also known as the Cloncurry ticker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2005 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet poaecetes comes from Greek poa and ecetes, meaning 'grass dweller'.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 10–12 mm.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in an area of north-west Queensland bounded by Cloncurry, Dajarra, Quamby and Gunpowder. The associated habitat includes grassy woodland and open grassland.[2]
Behaviour
Adults may be heard from November to April after rain, clinging to grass stems, uttering slow, high-pitched, ticking calls.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Ewart, A (2005). "New genera and species of small ticking and 'chirping' cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadoidea: Cicadidae) from Queensland, with descriptions of their songs". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 51 (2): 439–500 [452]. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ a b c "Cloncurry Ticker Crotopsalta poaecetes Ewart, 2005". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-29.