Graminitigrina triodiae
| Graminitigrina triodiae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Graminitigrina |
| Species: | G. triodiae
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| Binomial name | |
| Graminitigrina triodiae | |
Graminitigrina triodiae is a species of cicada, also known as the central 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 triodiae refers to the favoured habitat.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 11–14 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species is known only from the Burra Range section of the White Mountains National Park in North Queensland. Its associated habitat is open woodland with an understorey of spinifex (Triodia) grassland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults have been heard in February, sitting in clumps of spinifex, uttering short 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 [172]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ^ a b "Species Graminitigrina triodiae Ewart & Marques, 2008". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ^ a b c "Central Grass-clicker Graminitigrina triodiae Ewart and Marques, 2008". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.