Graminitigrina bolloni

Graminitigrina bolloni
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Graminitigrina
Species:	G. bolloni
Binomial name
	Graminitigrina bolloni; Ewart & Marques, 2008

Last updated October 08, 2025

Graminitigrina bolloni is a species of cicada, also known as the southern grass-clicker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2008 by entomologists Anthony Ewart and Diana Marques.^[1]

Etymology

The specific epithet bolloni refers to the type locality of Bollon.^[1]

Description

The length of the forewing is 11–14 mm.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs from Jericho in Central West Queensland to Bollon and St George in South West Queensland. Its associated habitat is low grassy woodland and open grassland.^[3]^[2]

Behaviour

Adults have been heard from December to January, clinging to grass stems and small shrubs, uttering strident clicking calls.^[3]

References

1 2 3 Ewart, A; Marques, D (2008). "A new genus of grass cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadoidea: Cicadidae) from Queensland, with descriptions of their songs". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 52 (2): 149–202 [165]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
1 2 "Species Graminitigrina bolloni Ewart & Marques, 2008". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
1 2 3 "Southern Grass-clicker Graminitigrina bolloni Ewart and Marques, 2008". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.

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[e&m2008-1] 1 2 3 Ewart, A; Marques, D (2008). "A new genus of grass cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadoidea: Cicadidae) from Queensland, with descriptions of their songs". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 52 (2): 149–202 [165]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.

[afd-2] 1 2 "Species Graminitigrina bolloni Ewart & Marques, 2008". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.

[popple-3] 1 2 3 "Southern Grass-clicker Graminitigrina bolloni Ewart and Marques, 2008". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.

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