Atrapsalta audax

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Atrapsalta audax
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Family: Cicadidae
Genus: Atrapsalta
Species:
A. audax
Binomial name
Atrapsalta audax

Atrapsalta audax, also known as the Adelaide black squeaker, is a species of cicada in the Cicadidae 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] [2]

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Description

The length of the forewing is 15–19 mm. [3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Flinders Lofty Block and Kanmantoo bioregions of south-eastern South Australia, along the western side of the Adelaide Hills to Victor Harbour, as well as in Kangaroo Island. The holotype was collected at the Mount Bold Reservoir. [2] [3]

Behaviour

Adults are heard from October to February, clinging to trees, shrubs, grass and dead timber, uttering calls characterised by repeated buzzing phrases with an upward inflection. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Popple, LW; Stolarski, AMP (2024). "A new species of Atrapsalta Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) from South Australia". Australian Entomologist. 51 (3): 150–160 [150].
  2. 1 2 3 "Species Atrapsalta audax Popple & Stolarski, 2024". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
  3. 1 2 3 L.W. Popple (2025). "Adelaide Black Squeaker Atrapsalta audax Popple and Stolarski, 2024". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-23.


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