Graminitigrina bolloni
| Graminitigrina bolloni | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Graminitigrina |
| Species: | G. bolloni
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| Binomial name | |
| Graminitigrina bolloni | |
Graminitigrina bolloni is a species of cicada, also known as the southern grass-clicker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2008 by entomologists Anthony Ewart and Diana Marques.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet bolloni refers to the type locality of Bollon.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 11–14 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs from Jericho in Central West Queensland to Bollon and St George in South West Queensland. Its associated habitat is low grassy woodland and open grassland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults have been heard from December to January, clinging to grass stems and small shrubs, uttering strident clicking calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Ewart, A; Marques, D (2008). "A new genus of grass cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadoidea: Cicadidae) from Queensland, with descriptions of their songs". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 52 (2): 149–202 [165]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ^ a b "Species Graminitigrina bolloni Ewart & Marques, 2008". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ^ a b c "Southern Grass-clicker Graminitigrina bolloni Ewart and Marques, 2008". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.