Kobonga apicans
| Kobonga apicans | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Kobonga |
| Species: | K. apicans
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| Binomial name | |
| Kobonga apicans | |
Kobonga apicans is a species of cicada, also known as the northern robust clicker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2001 by entomologists Maxwell Sydney Moulds and K.A. Kopestonsky.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet is derived from Latin apricatio (‘basking in the sun’) with reference to the species’ apparent liking for the sun and a hot climate.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 29–37 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in much of the southern three-quarters of the Northern Territory, extending eastwards to Urandangi in western Queensland and southwards to the Musgrave Ranges in northern South Australia, as well as to inland southern Western Australia as far west as Coolgardie and Bolgart. Its associated habitat is acacia shrubland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adult males are heard from December to April, clinging to the stems and upper branches of acacias, uttering thin buzzing calls which commence with metallic clicks.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Moulds, MS; Kopestonsky, KA (2001). "A review of the genus Kobonga Distant with the description of a new species (Hemiptera: Cicadaidae)". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 123: 141–157 [155].
- ^ a b "Species Kobonga apicans Moulds & Kopestonsky, 2001". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
- ^ a b c "Northern Robust Clicker Kobonga apicans Moulds and Kopestonsky, 2001". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-14.