Gudanga pterolongata
| Gudanga pterolongata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Gudanga |
| Species: | G. pterolongata
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| Binomial name | |
| Gudanga pterolongata | |
Gudanga pterolongata is a species of cicada, also known as the Croydon blackwing, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2007 by entomologist John C. Olive.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 17–21 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in a small area between Georgetown and Croydon in North Queensland, in the Gulf Plains bioregion. Its associated habitat is open woodland with lancewood.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults appear from January to February, clinging to the trunks and upper branches of lancewood trees, uttering calls characterised by a series of double chirps interspersed by long buzzes.[3]
References
- ^ a b Olive, JC (2007). "A new species of Gudanga Distant (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) from northern Queensland". Australian Entomologist. 34: 1–6.
- ^ a b "Species Gudanga pterolongata Olive, 2007". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ a b c "Croydon Blackwing Gudanga pterolongata Olive, 2007". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-09.