Myopsalta coolahensis
Species of cicada
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Myopsalta coolahensis is a species of cicada, also known as the Coolah grass buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2015 by Australian entomologists Nathan J. Emery, David L. Emery and Lindsay Popple.[1]
| Myopsalta coolahensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Myopsalta |
| Species: | M. coolahensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Myopsalta coolahensis | |
Etymology
The specific epithet coolahensis refers to the type locality.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 14–17 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species is known only from riparian parts of the Coolah district of central western New South Wales. The associated habitat is grassland on alluvial soils.[3]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard from November to February, uttering fluttery, buzzing calls.[3]
