Jassopsaltria rufifacies
| Jassopsaltria rufifacies | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Jassopsaltria |
| Species: | J. rufifacies
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| Binomial name | |
| Jassopsaltria rufifacies | |
Jassopsaltria rufifacies, also known as the green fizzer, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1914 by Australian entomologist Julian Howard Ashton.[1][2]
Description
The forewing length is 13–17 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in Western Australia, where it has been recorded from the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest and Swan Coastal Plain bioregions[2] It is found in low shrubland habitats.[3]
Behaviour
Adults have been heard in January, February and May, clinging to the branches of shrubs such as Acacia, Baeckea and Dryandra, uttering continuous, buzzing calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ashton, H (1914). "Catalogue of the Cicadidae of the South Australian Museum with descriptions of several new species". Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of South Australia. 38: 345–358.
- ^ a b c "Species Jassopsaltria rufifacies Ashton, 1914". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
- ^ a b c L.W. Popple (2025). "Green Fizzer Jassopsaltria rufifacies Ashton, 1914". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-08-28.