Drymopsalta hobsoni

Drymopsalta hobsoni
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Drymopsalta
Species:	D. hobsoni
Binomial name
Drymopsalta hobsoni Ewart & Popple, 2013 [1] [2]

Drymopsalta hobsoni is a species of cicada, also known as the Inglewood heath-buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2013 by Australian entomologists Anthony Ewart and Lindsay Popple. ^[1]

Description

The length of the forewing is 10–13 mm. ^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species is only known from a small forestry area near Inglewood in south-eastern Queensland. Its habitat is heathland and open forest with a heathy understorey, with the cicada populations associated with Kunzea opposita shrubs. ^{[3] [2]}

Behaviour

Adults are heard from October to December, clinging to the stems of heath shrubs, uttering high-pitched calls characterised by a long buzz followed by soft chirps. ^[3]

References

1. Ewart, A; Popple, LW (2013). "New species of Drymopsalta Heath Cicadas (Cicadidae: Cicadettinae: Cicadettini) from Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia, with overview of genus". Zootaxa. 3620 (1): 1–42 [10–14].
2. "Species Drymopsalta hobsoni Ewart & Popple, 2013". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-02.
3. "Inglewood Heath-buzzer Drymopsalta hobsoni Ewart and Popple, 2013". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-02.