Crotopsalta strenulum
| Crotopsalta strenulum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Crotopsalta |
| Species: | C. strenulum |
| Binomial name | |
| Crotopsalta strenulum | |
Crotopsalta strenulum is a species of cicada, also known as the rapid ticker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2005 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.[1]
Etymology
[edit]The specific epithet strenulum comes from Latin strenu ('active') with the diminutive suffix -ulum, referring to the active behaviour and small size of the species.[1]
Description
[edit]The length of the forewing is 10–12 mm.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in central and southern Queensland from Carnarvon Gorge to the Toowoomba Region. The associated habitat includes grassy woodland and open grassland.[2]
Behaviour
[edit]Adults may be heard from October to February, clinging to grass stems, low vegetation and fence posts, uttering rapid ticking calls that are only audible at close range.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Ewart, A (2005). "New genera and species of small ticking and 'chirping' cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadoidea: Cicadidae) from Queensland, with descriptions of their songs". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 51 (2): 439–500 [449]. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- 1 2 3 "Rapid Ticker Crotopsalta strenulum Ewart, 2005". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
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