Uradolichos longipennis
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Uradolichos |
| Species: | U. longipennis
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| Binomial name | |
| Uradolichos longipennis | |
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Uradolichos longipennis is a species of cicada, also known as the candy tiger-squawker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1914 by Australian entomologist Julian Howard Ashton.[1][2]
Description
The length of the forewing is 14–17 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs from near Billiluna in Western Australia eastwards to the Barkly Tableland in the Northern Territory. The associated habitat is low, open woodland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard from September to January, clinging to the stems and branches of small eucalypts, emitting brief chirping calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ashton, H (1914). "Catalogue of the Cicadidae of the South Australian Museum with descriptions of several new species". Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of South Australia. 38: 345–358.
- ^ a b c "Species Uradolichos longipennis (Ashton, 1914)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ a b c "Candy Tiger-squawker Uradolichos longipennis (Ashton, 1914)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-12.