Graminitigrina karumbae
| Graminitigrina karumbae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Graminitigrina |
| Species: | G. karumbae
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| Binomial name | |
| Graminitigrina karumbae | |
Graminitigrina karumbae is a species of cicada, also known as the far northern 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 karumbae refers to the type locality.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 11–14 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs along the western side of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, from Heathlands southwards to Karumba (the type locality) and Croydon on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Its associated habitat is floodplain grassland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults are heard from December to January, clinging to grass stems, uttering short buzzing calls punctuated by clicks.[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 [161]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ^ a b "Species Graminitigrina karumbae Ewart & Marques, 2008". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ^ a b c "Far Northern Grass-clicker Graminitigrina karumbae Ewart and Marques, 2008". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.