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| Burbunga mouldsi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Burbunga |
| Species: | B. mouldsi |
| Binomial name | |
| Burbunga mouldsi | |
Burbunga mouldsi, also known as the Mareeba bark cicada, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologist J.C. Olive.[1]
Etymology
[edit]The specific epithet honours Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds for his lifetime study of Australian cicadas and cicada taxonomy.[1]
Description
[edit]The species has a forewing length of 18–24 mm.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species is found in the wet tropics of north-eastern Queensland from Mount Carbine southwards to the vicinity of Dimbulah and Walkamin, where it occurs in open woodland habitats with an understorey of sparse shrubs and grass.[2][1]
Behaviour
[edit]Adults may be heard from late September to January, clinging to grass stems and small shrubs, uttering continuous high-pitched buzzing calls.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Olive, JC (2012). "A new species of Burbunga Distant (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) from northeastern Queensland". Australian Entomologist. 39 (10): 69–74.
- 1 2 3 L.W. Popple (2025). "Mareeba Bark Cicada Burbunga mouldsi Olive, 2012". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
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