Gudanga solata
| Gudanga solata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Gudanga |
| Species: | G. solata
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| Binomial name | |
| Gudanga solata | |
Gudanga solata is a species of cicada, also known as the dark red 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 solata is derived from Latin solatus (‘sunburnt’), referring both to the reddish colouration of the cicadas, and the hot and arid climate of their range.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 18–22 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species is only known from an area between Cue and south of Mount Magnet in Western Australia. Its associated habitat includes mulga woodland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults appear in January, clinging to the trunks and branches of wattle trees.[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 [28]. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ a b "Species Gudanga solata Moulds, 1996". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ a b c "Dark Red Blackwing Gudanga solata Moulds, 1996". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-10.