Haemopsalta georgina
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| Haemopsalta georgina | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Haemopsalta |
| Species: | H. georgina |
| Binomial name | |
| Haemopsalta georgina | |
Haemopsalta georgina is a species of cicada, also known as the Tasmanian squeaker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2016 by entomologists Christopher Owen and Maxwell Sydney Moulds.[1]
The specific epithet georgina honours Georgina L. Davis in recognition of her contributions to scientific illustration.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 20–23 mm.[3]
