Myopsalta bisonabilis
Species of cicada
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Myopsalta bisonabilis is a species of cicada, also known as the Adelaide buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2024 by Australian entomologists Lindsay Popple and Alex Stolarski.[1]
| Myopsalta bisonabilis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Myopsalta |
| Species: | M. bisonabilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Myopsalta bisonabilis | |
Description
The length of the forewing is 13–18 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Adelaide region of South Australia from Port Germein southwards to Port Willunga, as well as on the Yorke Peninsula. Associated habitats include grassland, sedgeland and low shrubland.[3]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard from October to January or February, clinging to low vegetation, uttering metallic, buzzing calls.[3]
