Atrapsalta siccana
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Atrapsalta |
| Species: | A. siccana
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Atrapsalta siccana is a species of cicada, also known as the bulloak squeaker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1989 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet siccana is derived from Latin siccanus ('dry'), with reference to the species' habitat.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 15–17 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in inland Queensland, from Hughenden southwards to Goondiwindi. The holotype was collected some 15 km south of Wyseby Junction, on the Injune–Rolleston road. The associated habitat includes low woodland dominated by Allocasuarina luehmannii (bulloak). Adults are typically found on bulloak or sometimes on black cypress.[2][3]
Behaviour
Adults are heard from December to February, the males clinging to the main trunks of the trees, uttering a monotonous series of single, sharp notes. The females oviposit on the outer branches.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Ewart, A (1989). "Revisionary notes on the genus Pauropsalta Goding and Froggatt (Homoptera: Cicadidae) with special reference to Queensland". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 27 (2): 289–375 [326]. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ a b c "Species Atrapsalta siccana (Ewart, 1989)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ^ a b c L.W. Popple (2025). "Bulloak Squeaker Atrapsalta siccana (Ewart, 1989)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-24.