Mugadina hamiltoni
| Mugadina hamiltoni | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Mugadina |
| Species: | M. hamiltoni
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| Binomial name | |
| Mugadina hamiltoni | |
Mugadina hamiltoni is a species of cicada, also known as the Hamilton grass-ticker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2022 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 11–13 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs from Winton westwards to Boulia in Central West Queensland. Its associated habitat is open grassland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adult males are heard in January and February, clinging to grass stems, uttering rapid ticking calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ewart, A (2022). "Two new, very small, grassland cicadas in the genus Mugadina Moulds, 2012 from western Queensland, Australia (Homoptera: Cicadidae)". Australian Entomologist. 49 (1): 51–66.
- ^ a b "Species Mugadina hamiltoni Ewart, 2022". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ a b c "Hamilton Grass-ticker Mugadina hamiltoni Ewart, 2022". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-15.