Kobonga umbrimargo
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Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Kobonga |
| Species: | K. umbrimargo |
| Binomial name | |
| Kobonga umbrimargo | |
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Kobonga umbrimargo is a species or species complex of cicadas, also known as orange clickers, in the true cicadafamily, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1858 by English entomologistFrancis Walker.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 29–39 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species complex occurs over large areas of semi-arid Australia, including parts of all mainland states. Its associated habitats include closed heath, malleewoodland and acaciashrubland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adult males cling to the upper branches of mallee eucalypts and acacias, uttering complex buzzing and clicking calls.[3]
References
- ^ abWalker, F (1858). List of specimens of Homopterous insects in the collection of the British Museum. Supplement. London: British Museum (Natural History). pp. 1–369 [32].
- ^ ab"Species Kobonga umbrimargo (Walker, 1858)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ abc"Orange Clicker (species complex) Kobonga umbrimargo (Walker, 1858)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
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