Myopsalta wollomombii
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Myopsalta |
| Species: | M. wollomombii
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Myopsalta wollomombii is a species of cicada, also known as the New England grass buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1995 by Australian entomologist Marc Coombs.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 15–16 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs from the vicinity of Inglewood and Applethorpe in southern Queensland southwards to the Wollomombi River near Armidale and the Hunter Valley in New South Wales. Associated habitats include open grassland and grassy woodland.[3]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard from November to January, uttering repetitive buzzing calls during bright sunshine.[3]
References
- ^ a b Coombs, M (1995). "A new species of Urabunana Distant and new locality records for U. marshalli Distant (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) from northern New South Wales". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 34: 13–15 [13].
- ^ "Species Myopsalta wollomombii (Coombs, 1995)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ a b c "New England Grass Buzzer Myopsalta wollomombii (Coombs, 1995)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-18.