Yoyetta robusta
| Yoyetta robusta | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Yoyetta |
| Species: | Y. robusta
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| Binomial name | |
| Yoyetta robusta | |
Yoyetta robusta is a species of cicada, also known as the robust ambertail, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2022 by Australian entomologists Lindsay Popple and David L. Emery.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet robusta (Latin: “robust”) refers to the robust appearance of the cicadas compared to their congeners.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 26–32 mm.[1][3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs from Stanthorpe in south-eastern Queensland southwards to Glen Innes in north-eastern New South Wales. The associated habitat is open forest.[3][2][1]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard from December to January, clinging to the stems and branches of trees and shrubs, emitting strident double-clicking calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e Popple, LW; Emery, DL (2022). "Five new species of Yoyetta Moulds (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettinae) from south-eastern Australia". Zootaxa. 5141 (5): 401–441. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.5141.5.1.
- ^ a b c "Species Yoyetta robusta Popple & Emery, 2022". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ^ a b c "Robust Ambertail Yoyetta robusta Popple and Emery, 2022". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-21.