Pauropsalta similis
| Pauropsalta similis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Pauropsalta |
| Species: | P. similis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pauropsalta similis | |
Pauropsalta similis is a species of cicada, also known as the Kimberley squawker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2016 by entomologists Christopher Owen and Maxwell Sydney Moulds.[1]
Etymology
[edit]The specific epithet similis (Latin: ‘resembling’) refers to the similarity between this species and Pauropsalta extrema.[1]
Description
[edit]Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs widely in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, the range extending eastwards into the Top End of the Northern Territory. The associated habitat is eucalypt woodland, especially along rivers.[3][2]
Behaviour
[edit]Adult males may be heard from October to February, emitting repetitive chirping and clicking calls.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Owen, CL; Moulds, MS (2016). "Systematics and phylogeny of the Australian cicada genus Pauropsalta Goding and Froggatt, 1904 and allied genera (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettini)" (PDF). Records of the Australian Museum. 68 (4): 117–200 [163]. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- 1 2 "Species Pauropsalta similis Owen & Moulds, 2016". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- 1 2 3 "Kimberley Squawker Pauropsalta similis Owen and Moulds, 2016". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
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