Clinopsalta autumna

Clinopsalta autumna
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Clinopsalta
Species:	C. autumna
Binomial name
	Clinopsalta autumna; Popple & Emery, 2017

Last updated September 28, 2025

Clinopsalta autumna is a species of cicada, also known as the Ferny Acacia Cicada, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2017 by Australian entomologists Lindsay Popple and David L. Emery.^[1]

Etymology

The species epithet autumna comes from Latin autumnus (autumn), with reference to the colouration of the cicadas matching those of autumn leaves in a deciduous forest.^[1]

Description

The length of the forewing is 21–25 mm.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in coastal and subcoastal eastern Australia from Bauple, Queensland to Berry, New South Wales. The associated habitat is the middle storey of open forest with wattles, especially Acacia irrorata and Acacia parramattensis , as well as regrowth acacia thickets.^[2]

Behaviour

Adults may be heard from early September to January, clinging to the stems of wattles, uttering calls characterised by a rattling introduction followed by a mix of chirping, clicking and wing-snapping.^[2]

References

1 2 3 Popple, LW; Emery, DL (2017). "Two new species of Clinopsalta Moulds (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) and additional distribution records for Clinopsalta adelaida (Ashton), with notes on their distinctive calling songs". Records of the Australian Museum. 69 (4): 237–256 [238]. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
1 2 3 "Ferny Acacia Cicada Clinopsalta autumna Popple and Emery, 2017". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-28.

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[p&e2017-1] 1 2 3 Popple, LW; Emery, DL (2017). "Two new species of Clinopsalta Moulds (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) and additional distribution records for Clinopsalta adelaida (Ashton), with notes on their distinctive calling songs". Records of the Australian Museum. 69 (4): 237–256 [238]. Retrieved 2025-09-28.

[popple-2] 1 2 3 "Ferny Acacia Cicada Clinopsalta autumna Popple and Emery, 2017". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-28.

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