Punia limpida
| Punia limpida | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Punia |
| Species: | P. limpida
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| Binomial name | |
| Punia limpida | |
Punia limpida is a species of cicada, also known as the green grass pygmy, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2020 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet limpida is derived from limpidus (Latin: 'transparent' or 'clear') with reference to the translucent abdominal tergites of the male cicadas.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 12–13 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs across much of inland northern Australia, from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, eastwards through the central Northern Territory, into north-west Queensland as far as Chillagoe and Einasleigh. Associated habitats are open grassland and grassy woodland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard from December to March.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Moulds, MS (2020). "A revision of the Australian cicada genus Punia Moulds, 2012 (Cicadidae: Cicadettinae: Cicadettini) with the description of four new species". Zootaxa. 4860 (1): 101–115 [108]. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4860.1.5. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
- ^ a b c "Species Punia limpida Moulds, 2020". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
- ^ a b c "Green Grass Pygmy Punia limpida Moulds, 2020". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-08.