Diemeniana cincta
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Diemeniana |
| Species: | D. cincta
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| Binomial name | |
| Diemeniana cincta | |
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Diemeniana cincta is a species of cicada, also known as the Tasman twanger, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1803 by Danish entomologist Johan Christian Fabricius.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 21–23 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in western and southern Tasmania. The associated habitat is cool temperate shrubland.[3]
Behaviour
Adults emerge from December to February, clinging to the stems and foliage of low shrubs.[3]
References
- ^ a b Fabricius, JC (1803). "Ryngota". Systema Rhyngotorum secundum ordines, genera, species, adiectis synonymis, locis, observationibus, descriptionibus: 1–314.
- ^ "Species Diemeniana cincta (Fabricius, 1803)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ^ a b c "Tasman Twanger Diemeniana cincta (Fabricius, 1803)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-30.