Froggattoides pallidus
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Froggattoides |
| Species: | F. pallidus
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| Binomial name | |
| Froggattoides pallidus | |
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Froggattoides pallidus is a species of cicada, also known as the western bent-wing, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1912 by Australian entomologist Julian Howard Ashton.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 25–30 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in central inland Western Australia. Its associated habitat includes low Acacia shrubland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults have been heard between October and February, uttering loud “raspberry” calls, responded to with soft clicks, after dark.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ashton, H (1912). "Notes on Australian Cicadidae". Records of the Australian Museum. 9 (1): 76–80 [78].
- ^ a b "Species Froggattoides pallida (Ashton, 1912)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ^ a b c "Western Bent-wing Froggattoides pallidus (Ashton, 1912)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-04.