| Caliginopsalta | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Infraorder: | Cicadomorpha |
| Superfamily: | Cicadoidea |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Subfamily: | Cicadettinae |
| Genus: | Caliginopsalta Ewart, 2005 [1] [2] |
Caliginopsalta is a genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2005 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart. [1] [2]
The genus name Caliginopsalta is a combination derived from Latin caligin (‘dark’ or ‘obscure’), with reference to the obscure habits and habitat of the type species, and psalta, a traditional suffix used in the generic names of many cicadas. [1]
As of 2025 there was one described species in the genus: [3]
The length of the forewing is 12–16 mm. [4]
The species occurs in the Brigalow Belt region from Marlborough in Queensland southwards to Barmedman in New South Wales. The associated habitat is woodland, especially with Casuarina cristata , on cracking clay soils. [2] [4]
Adults may be heard from October to February, clinging to tree branches, uttering monotonous, double-clicking calls that may vary in speed. [4]
 | This Cicadidae article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |