Physeema bellatrix
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Physeema |
| Species: | P. bellatrix
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| Binomial name | |
| Physeema bellatrix | |
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Physeema bellatrix is a species of cicada, also known as the Esperance ticker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1914 by Australian entomologist Julian Howard Ashton.[1][2]
Description
The length of the forewing is 15–17 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in southern Western Australia from Warren River eastwards to Esperance. The associated habitat is heath on sandplains.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard from October to February, clinging to the stems of shrubs, emitting soft, slow, clicking calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ashton, H (1914). "Catalogue of the Cicadidae of the South Australian Museum with descriptions of several new species". Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of South Australia. 38: 345–358 [355].
- ^ a b c "Species Physeema bellatrix (Ashton, 1914)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ a b c "Esperance Ticker Physeema bellatrix (Ashton, 1914)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-02.