Terepsalta leichhardti
| Terepsalta leichhardti | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Terepsalta |
| Species: | T. leichhardti
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| Binomial name | |
| Terepsalta leichhardti | |
Terepsalta leichhardti is a species of cicada, also known as the northern stubby grass-ticker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2013 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet leichhardti refers to the Leichhardt River, which runs through Mount Isa and the adjacent grasslands of the cicadas’ habitat.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 13–16 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species is only known from the vicinity of Mount Isa in north-western Queensland. Associated habitats include open grassland and grassy woodland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard in January, clinging to grass stems, emitting chirping and rattling calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Ewart, A (2013). "The genus Terepsalta Moulds (Insecta: Cicadidae: Cicadettinae: Cicadettini) in Queensland, including the description of a new species". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum – Nature. 56 (2): 333–354 [350]. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ a b c "Species Terepsalta leichhardti Ewart, 2013". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ a b c "Northern Stubby Grass-ticker Terepsalta leichhardti Ewart, 2013". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-11.