Drymopsalta wallumi
| Drymopsalta wallumi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Drymopsalta |
| Species: | D. wallumi
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| Binomial name | |
| Drymopsalta wallumi | |
Drymopsalta wallumi is a species of cicada, also known as the wallum heath-buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2013 by Australian entomologists Anthony Ewart and Lindsay Popple.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 11–13 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in coastal areas of south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales. Its habitat is wallum heathland, with the cicada populations associated with Leptospermum shrubs.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults are heard from September to January, clinging to the stems of heath shrubs, uttering soft, high-pitched, chirping calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ewart, A; Popple, LW (2013). "New species of Drymopsalta Heath Cicadas (Cicadidae: Cicadettinae: Cicadettini) from Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia, with overview of genus". Zootaxa. 3620 (1): 1–42 [5–10].
- ^ a b "Species Drymopsalta wallumi Ewart & Popple, 2013". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ^ a b c "Wallum Heath-buzzer Drymopsalta wallumi Ewart and Popple, 2013". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-01.