Popplepsalta ayrensis
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Popplepsalta |
| Species: | P. ayrensis
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Popplepsalta ayrensis is a species of cicada, also known as the ephemeral squeaker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1989 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.[1][2]
Description
The length of the forewing is 15–18 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in eastern Queensland from Cooktown southwards, mainly along the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range, almost as far as the state border with New South Wales. Associated habitats are tropical and subtropical, including low open forest and grassland, usually near water, as well as rural communities.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard from October to January, clinging to eucalypts, she-oaks, grass stems and fenceposts, emitting coarse, soft di-derrr-didi-derrr-di-derrr calls during sunny conditions.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ewart, A (1989). "Revisionary notes on the genus Pauropsalta Goding and Froggatt (Homoptera: Cicadidae) with special reference to Queensland". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 27 (2): 289–375 [355–357].
- ^ a b c "Species Popplepsalta ayrensis (Ewart, 1989)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ a b c "Ephemeral Squeaker Popplepsalta ayrensis Ewart, 1989". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-04.