Atrapsalta audax
| Atrapsalta audax | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Atrapsalta |
| Species: | A. audax |
| Binomial name | |
| Atrapsalta audax | |
Atrapsalta audax, also known as the Adelaide black squeaker, is a species of cicada in the Cicadidae family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2024 by Australian entomologists Lindsay Popple and Alex Stolarski.[1][2]
Description
[edit]The length of the forewing is 15–19 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in the Flinders Lofty Block and Kanmantoo bioregions of south-eastern South Australia, along the western side of the Adelaide Hills to Victor Harbour, as well as in Kangaroo Island. The holotype was collected at the Mount Bold Reservoir.[2][3]
Behaviour
[edit]Adults are heard from October to February, clinging to trees, shrubs, grass and dead timber, uttering calls characterised by repeated buzzing phrases with an upward inflection.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Popple, LW; Stolarski, AMP (2024). "A new species of Atrapsalta Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) from South Australia". Australian Entomologist. 51 (3): 150–160 [150].
- 1 2 3 "Species Atrapsalta audax Popple & Stolarski, 2024". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- 1 2 3 L.W. Popple (2025). "Adelaide Black Squeaker Atrapsalta audax Popple and Stolarski, 2024". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
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