Pericallea katherina
| Pericallea katherina | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Pericallea |
| Species: | P. katherina
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| Binomial name | |
| Pericallea katherina | |
Pericallea katherina is a species of cicada, also known as the gold silver heath-buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2022 by Australian entomologists Maxwell Sydney Moulds, David C. Marshall and Paul M. Hutchinson.[1][2]
Description
The length of the forewing is 18–26 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Murchison bioregion of Western Australia. The associated habitat is shrubland on the edge of the arid zone.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard from late January to late February, clinging to the stems of shrubs, emitting high-pitched chirping and buzzing calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b Moulds, MS; Marshall, DC; Hutchinson, PM (2022). "Pericallea katherina, a new cicada genus and species from Western Australia (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettini)". Australian Entomologist. 49 (1): 1–14.
- ^ a b c "Species Pericallea katherina Moulds, Marshall & Hutchinson, 2022". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
- ^ a b c "Gold Silver Heath-buzzer Pericallea katherina Moulds, Marshall and Hutchinson, 2022". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-01.