Froggattoides pallidus

Froggattoides pallidus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Froggattoides
Species:	F. pallidus
Binomial name
Froggattoides pallidus (Ashton, 1912) [1] [2]
Synonyms
Larrakeeya pallidaAshton, 1912

Froggattoides pallidus is a species of cicada, also known as the western bent-wing, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1912 by Australian entomologist Julian Howard Ashton. ^[1]

Description

The length of the forewing is 25–30 mm. ^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in central inland Western Australia. Its associated habitat includes low Acacia shrubland. ^{[3] [2]}

Behaviour

Adults have been heard between October and February, uttering loud “raspberry” calls, responded to with soft clicks, after dark. ^[3]

References

1. Ashton, H (1912). "Notes on Australian Cicadidae". Records of the Australian Museum. 9 (1): 76–80 [78].
2. "Species Froggattoides pallida (Ashton, 1912)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
3. "Western Bent-wing Froggattoides pallidus (Ashton, 1912)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-04.