Crotopsalta fronsecetes
| Crotopsalta fronsecetes | |
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Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Crotopsalta |
| Species: | C. fronsecetes |
| Binomial name | |
| Crotopsalta fronsecetes | |
Crotopsalta fronsecetes is a species of cicada, also known as the eastern ticker, in the true cicadafamily, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2005 by Australian entomologistAnthony Ewart.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithetfronsecetes is a combination of Latinfrons and Greekecetes, meaning 'foliage dweller'.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 11–14 mm.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species' range extends from Mackay, Queensland southwards to Greater Brisbane and the New South Wales border. The associated habitat includes open eucalypt forest, areas of Casuarina glauca, and heathland.[2]
Behaviour
Adults may be heard from September to January, clinging to the outer branches and foliage of trees and shrubs, uttering high-frequency clicking calls.[2]
References
- ^ abcEwart, A (2005). "New genera and species of small ticking and 'chirping' cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadoidea: Cicadidae) from Queensland, with descriptions of their songs". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 51 (2): 439–500 [446]. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ abc"Eastern Ticker Crotopsalta fronsecetes Ewart, 2005". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
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