Gymnotympana varicolor
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Gymnotympana |
| Species: | G. varicolor
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| Binomial name | |
| Gymnotympana varicolor | |
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Gymnotympana varicolor is a species of cicada, also known as the red belly, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Chlorocystini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1907 by English entomologist William Lucas Distant.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet varicolor (Latin: “varicoloured”) refers to the cicadas’ colouration.[1][3]
Description
The length of the forewing is 20–29 mm.[4]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in north-eastern Queensland from Ingham and the Atherton Tableland northwards to Cooktown, with other populations at Coen and the tip of Cape York. The associated habitat is tropical rainforest.[2][4]
Behaviour
The cicadas are xylem feeders. Adult males may be heard from October to May, clinging to the foliage of rainforest vegetation, emitting clicking calls.[4][2]
References
- ^ a b c Distant, WL (1907). "Rhynchotal notes–XLIII". Annals and Magazine of Natural History. 7 (20): 411–423 [418].
- ^ a b c d "Species Gymnotympana varicolor (Distant, 1907)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ "Gymnotympana varicolor (Distant, 1907)". World Auchenorrhyncha Database. TaxonWorks. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ a b c "Red Belly Gymnotympana varicolor (Distant, 1907)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-25.