Neopunia
| Neopunia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Infraorder: | Cicadomorpha |
| Superfamily: | Cicadoidea |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Subfamily: | Cicadettinae |
| Genus: | NeopuniaMoulds, 2012[1] |
Neopunia is a monotypic genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologistMaxwell Sydney Moulds.[1]
Etymology
The genus name Neopunia is a combination derived from Greekneo (‘new’), and the cicada genus Punia, to which Neopunia is closely related.[1]
Species
As of 2025 there was one described species in the genus:[2]
- Neopunia graminis(Goding & Froggatt, 1904) (Fluoro Grass Pixie)
References
- ^ abcMoulds, MS (2012). "A review of the genera of Australian cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadoidea)"(PDF). Zootaxa. 3287: 1–262 [158]. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- ^L.W. Popple (2025). "Genus Neopunia Moulds, 2012". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
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