Gagatopsalta auranti
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| Gagatopsalta auranti | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Gagatopsalta |
| Species: | G. auranti |
| Binomial name | |
| Gagatopsalta auranti | |
Gagatopsalta auranti is a species of cicada, also known as the painted brigalow ticker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2005 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.[1]
The specific epithet auranti refers to the bright orange markings of the cicada, which contrast with the shiny black of the body.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 13–16 mm.[3]
