Simona retracta
| Simona retracta | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Simona |
| Species: | S. retracta
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| Binomial name | |
| Simona retracta | |
Simona retracta is a species of cicada, also known as the Charleville Eremophila cicada, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2015 by entomologists Anthony Ewart, Lindsay Popple and David C. Marshall.[1][2]
Description
The length of the forewing is 18–23 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species is only known from the vicinity of Charleville in South West Queensland. The associated habitat is open shrubland with Eremophila gilesii shrubs.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard in January and February, clinging to the stems of shrubs, emitting complex rattling, chirping and spluttering calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ewart, A; Popple, LW; Marshall, DC (2015). "New species of Simona Moulds, 2012 and Chelapsalta Moulds, 2012 cicadas (Cicadidae: Cicadettinae: Cicadettini) from Australia: comparative morphology, songs, behaviour and distributions". Zootaxa. 4001: 1–65 [18].
- ^ a b c "Species Simona retracta Ewart, Popple & Marshall, 2015". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
- ^ a b c "Charleville Eremophila Cicada Simona retracta Ewart, Popple and Marshall, 2015". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-10.