Graminitigrina selwynensis
| Graminitigrina selwynensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Graminitigrina |
| Species: | G. selwynensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Graminitigrina selwynensis | |
Graminitigrina selwynensis is a species of cicada, also known as the Selwyn Range grass-clicker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2017 by entomologists Anthony Ewart, Lindsay Popple and Kathy Hill.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet selwynensis is derived from the Selwyn Range, the general area where the cicadas are found.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 13–16 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Selwyn Range, in the Mount Isa–Cloncurry region of north-western Queensland. Its associated habitat is open eucalypt woodland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults have been heard in January and February, clinging to grass stems, uttering strong chirping, rattling and buzzing calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Ewart, A; Popple, LW; Hill, KBR (2017). "Five new species of grass cicadas in the genus Graminitigrina (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettinae: Cicadettini) from Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia: comparative morphology, songs, behaviour and distributions". Zootaxa. 4228 (1): 1–62 [19]. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4228.1.1.
- ^ a b "Species Graminitigrina selwynensis Ewart, Popple & Hill, 2017". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ a b c "Selwyn Range Grass-clicker Graminitigrina selwynensis Ewart, Popple and Hill, 2017". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-07.