Myopsalta septa
| Myopsalta septa | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Myopsalta |
| Species: | M. septa
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| Binomial name | |
| Myopsalta septa | |
Myopsalta septa is a species of cicada, also known as the Warwick grass buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2017 by Australian entomologist Lindsay Popple.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet septa (Latin: ‘paddock’) refers to the species’ habitat, in that most specimens have been collected in paddocks in agricultural areas.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 16–18 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in inland south-east Queensland, including Warwick in the Southern Downs Region, with the range extending southwards to Delungra in northern New South Wales. The associated habitat is grassland and other vegetation in open fields.[3][1]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard in October and November, clinging to grass stems, shrubs and fence-posts, uttering repetitive buzzing calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d Popple, LW (2017). "A revision of the Myopsalta crucifera (Ashton) species group (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettini) with 14 new species from mainland Australia". Zootaxa. 4340 (1): 1–98 [78]. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4340.1.1. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- ^ "Species Myopsalta septa Popple, 2017". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- ^ a b c "Warwick Grass Buzzer Myopsalta septa Popple, 2017". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-21.