Gagatopsalta
| Gagatopsalta | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Subfamily: | Cicadettinae |
| Genus: | Gagatopsalta Ewart, 2005[1][2] |
Gagatopsalta is a genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2005 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.[1][2]
Etymology
The genus name Gagatopsalta is a combination derived from gagato (jet-black), with reference to the shiny black colouration of the cicadas, and psalta, a traditional suffix used in the generic names of many cicada species.[1]
Species
As of 2025 there were two described species in the genus:[3]
- Gagatopsalta auranti Ewart, 2005 (Painted Brigalow Ticker)
- Gagatopsalta obscura Ewart, 2005 (Clip-clop Cicada)
References
- ^ a b c 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 [460].
- ^ a b "Genus Gagatopsalta Ewart, 2005". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ L.W. Popple (2025). "Genus Gagatopsalta Ewart, 2005". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-15.