Uradolichos
| Uradolichos | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Infraorder: | Cicadomorpha |
| Superfamily: | Cicadoidea |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Subfamily: | Cicadettinae |
| Genus: | UradolichosMoulds, 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 entomologistMaxwell Sydney Moulds.[1]
Etymology
The genus name Uradolichos is derived from Greekdolichos (‘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]
- Uradolichos longipennis(Ashton, 1914) (Candy Tiger-squawker)
- Uradolichos rotundaOwen and Moulds, 2016 (Dark Tiger-squawker)
References
- ^ abcMoulds, MS (2012). "A review of the genera of Australian cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadoidea)"(PDF). Zootaxa. 3287: 1–262 [233]. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^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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