| Drymopsalta crepitum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Drymopsalta |
| Species: | D. crepitum |
| Binomial name | |
| Drymopsalta crepitum | |
Drymopsalta crepitum is a species of cicada, also known as the Cape York heath-buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is native to Australia. It was described in 2005 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart. [1]
The specific epithet crepitum (Latin for a crackling or rattling sound) refers to the calls made by the cicadas. [1]
The length of the forewing is 11–16 mm. [3]
The species occurs in Far North Queensland from the tip of the Cape York Peninsula south-east to near Cooktown and south-west to Weipa and Normanton. The associated habitat is heathland, forest with understorey shrubs, and riparian communities. [3] [2]
The cicadas are xylem feeders. Adults are heard from December to March, clinging to stems and branches, uttering high-pitched series of chirps punctuated by intervening “ticks”. [3]
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