Heremusina udeoecetes
| Heremusina udeoecetes | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Heremusina |
| Species: | H. udeoecetes
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| Binomial name | |
| Heremusina udeoecetes | |
Heremusina udeoecetes is a species of cicada, also known as the Alice Springs watch-winder, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2018 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 11–12 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the vicinity of the town of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. Its associated habitat is arid grassland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults have been observed in December, clinging to grass stems, uttering rapid, repetitive, creaking calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ewart, A (2018). "Two new genera and five new species of Mugadina-like small grass cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettini) from Central and Eastern Australia: comparative morphology, songs, behaviour and distributions". Zootaxa. 4413 (1): 1–56 [16].
- ^ a b "Species Heremusina udeoecetes Ewart, 2018". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ a b c "Alice Springs Watch-winder Heremusina udeoecetes Ewart, 2018". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-12.