Parnquila unicolor
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Parnquila |
| Species: | P. unicolor
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| Binomial name | |
| Parnquila unicolor | |
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Parnquila unicolor, also known as the Perth buzzer, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1921 by Australian entomologist Julian Howard Ashton.[1][2]
Description
The length of the forewing is 20–29 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Greater Perth region of south-west Western Australia. The associated habitat is low open forest with heath.[3][2]
Behaviour
The cicadas are xylem feeders. Adults are heard while clinging to the stems and foliage of low vegetation, uttering strong, buzzing calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ashton, JH (1921). "A revision of the Australian Cicadidae. Part 1". Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria. New Series. 33: 87–107 [98].
- ^ a b c "Species Parnquila unicolor (Ashton, 1921)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ a b c L.W. Popple (2025). "Perth Buzzer Parnquila unicolor (Ashton, 1921)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-05.