Gudanga adamsi
| Gudanga adamsi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Gudanga |
| Species: | G. adamsi
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| Binomial name | |
| Gudanga adamsi | |
Gudanga adamsi is a species of cicada, also known as the northern brigalow blackwing, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1996 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet adamsi honours Ernest Adams of ‘Mourangee’ Homestead, who collected much of the type series, for his lifetime contributions to knowledge of Australian entomology.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 14–18 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs from Moranbah south to Taroom and Injune and west to Tambo, in the Brigalow Belt of inland Central Queensland. Its associated habitat includes Dawson gum and brigalow woodlands.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults appear from October to February, clinging to the main trunks of the trees, against the dark-coloured bark which effectively camouflages them.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Moulds, MS (1996). "Review of the Australian genus Gudanga Distant (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) including new species from Western Australia and Queensland". Australian Journal of Entomology. 35: 19–31 [24]. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ a b "Species Gudanga adamsi Moulds, 1996". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ a b c "Northern Brigalow Blackwing Gudanga adamsi Moulds, 1996". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-09.