Paraclinata chlorotes
| Paraclinata chlorotes | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Paraclinata |
| Species: | P. chlorotes
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| Binomial name | |
| Paraclinata chlorotes | |
Paraclinata chlorotes is a species of cicada, also known as the green wingbanger, in the family, Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2025 by Australian entomologists Maxwell Sydney Moulds and David C. Marshall.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet chlorotes, from Greek χλωροτης (“greenness”), refers to the species’ colouration.[1][3]
Description
The length of the forewing is 15–18 mm. Body length is 12–15 mm. Body colouring is mostly pale green.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in the northern half of Western Australia, the Tanami Desert of the Northern Territory, and central southern Queensland.[2][1]
Behaviour
Adults have been recorded In October, January and February, emitting pulsing, buzzing songs.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Moulds, MS; Marshall, DC (2025). "New genera and species of cicadas from arid Australia (Hemiptera: Cicadoidea: Cicadidae)". Megataxa. 17 (1): 1–40 [23]. doi:10.11646/megataxa.17.1.1. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ a b c d "Paraclinata chlorotes Moulds & Marshall, 2025". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "Paraclinata chlorotes Moulds & Marshall, 2025". World Auchenorrhyncha Database. TaxonWorks. 2025. Retrieved 2025-12-02.