Paraclinata chlorotes

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Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Insecta
Order:Hemiptera
Paraclinata chlorotes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Family: Cicadidae
Genus: Paraclinata
Species:
P. chlorotes
Binomial name
Paraclinata chlorotes

Paraclinata chlorotes is a species of cicada, also known as the green wingbanger, in the family, Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2025 by Australian entomologists Maxwell Sydney Moulds and David C. Marshall.[1][2]

The specific epithet chlorotes, from Greek χλωροτης (“greenness”), refers to the species’ colouration.[1][3]

Description

The length of the forewing is 15–18 mm. Body length is 12–15 mm. Body colouring is mostly pale green.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Behaviour

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