Yoyetta fumea
| Yoyetta fumea | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Yoyetta |
| Species: | Y. fumea
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| Binomial name | |
| Yoyetta fumea | |
Yoyetta fumea is a species of cicada, also known as the smoky-winged ambertail, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2025 by Australian entomologists David L. Emery, Nathan J. Emery and Lindsay Popple.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet fumea (Latin: “smoky”) is an anatomical reference to the smoky colouration of the apical cells of the forewing.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 23–32 mm.[1][3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales between Tarago and Marulan. The species is found mainly in association with Black She-Oak trees.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard between November and January, emitting buzzing and ticking calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d Emery, DL; Emery, NJ; Popple, LW (2025). "Description of three new cicada species in the genus Yoyetta Moulds (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettinae), from eastern Australia". Zootaxa. 5590 (2): 151–184] [171]. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.5590.2.1.
- ^ a b c "Species Yoyetta fumea Emery, Emery & Popple, 2025". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ a b c "Smoky-winged Ambertail Yoyetta fumea Emery, Emery and Popple, 2025". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-19.