Myopsalta libritor
| Myopsalta libritor | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Myopsalta |
| Species: | M. libritor
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| Binomial name | |
| Myopsalta libritor | |
Myopsalta libritor is a species of cicada, also known as the Coolah repeater, 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 libritor (Latin: ‘hurler’, ‘thrower’ or ‘gunner’) refers to the machine gun-like sound of the song.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 12–17 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species is known only from riparian parts of the Coolah and Merriwa districts of inland New South Wales. The associated habitat is grassland on alluvial soils.[3]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard from October to January, uttering rapid, chirping 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 [195]. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ "Species Myopsalta libritor 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 Repeater Myopsalta libritor Emery, Emery and Popple, 2015". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-18.