Myopsalta coolahensis
| Myopsalta coolahensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Myopsalta |
| Species: | M. coolahensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Myopsalta coolahensis | |
Myopsalta coolahensis is a species of cicada, also known as the Coolah grass buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2015 by Australian entomologists Nathan J. Emery, David L. Emery and Lindsay Popple.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet coolahensis refers to the type locality.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 14–17 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species is known only from riparian parts of the Coolah district of central western New South Wales. The associated habitat is grassland on alluvial soils.[3]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard from November to February, uttering fluttery, buzzing calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Emery, NJ; Emery, DL; Popple, L (2015). "Redescription of Myopsalta atrata (Goding and Froggatt) and Description of Two New Species of Myopsalta Moulds (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) from Central Western New South Wales". Records of the Australian Museum. 67 (6): 185–199 [192]. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ "Species Myopsalta coolahensis Emery, Emery & Popple, 2015". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ a b c "Coolah Grass Buzzer Myopsalta coolahensis Emery, Emery and Popple, 2015". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-18.