Uradolichos

Uradolichos
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Infraorder: Cicadomorpha
Superfamily: Cicadoidea
Family: Cicadidae
Subfamily: Cicadettinae
Genus: Uradolichos
Moulds, 2012[1]

Uradolichos is a genus of cicadas, also known as tiger-sqawkers, in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.[1]

Etymology

The genus name Uradolichos is derived from Greek dolichos (‘long’), with reference to the elongated body, especially of the males.[1]

Species

As of 2025 there were two described species in the genus:[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Moulds, MS (2012). "A review of the genera of Australian cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadoidea)" (PDF). Zootaxa. 3287: 1–262 [233]. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  2. ^ L.W. Popple (2025). "Genus Uradolichos Moulds, 2012". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
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