Yoyetta crepita
| Yoyetta crepita | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Yoyetta |
| Species: | Y. crepita
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| Binomial name | |
| Yoyetta crepita | |
Yoyetta crepita is a species of cicada in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2025 by Australian entomologist David L. Emery.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet crepita (Latin: “rattle” or “crackle”) refers to the crackling chorus of the calls emitted by the males on sunny days.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs around Kandos and Clandulla in the Bylong Valley, on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range in New South Wales. The holotype specimen was collected at Clandulla.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d Emery, DL (2025). "Description of four new cicada species in the genus Yoyetta Moulds (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettinae), from Eastern Australia". Zootaxa. 5665 (4): 509–542 [525]. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.5665.4.2.
- ^ a b c "Species Yoyetta crepita Emery, 2025". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-23.