Graminitigrina bowensis

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

Last updated October 08, 2025

Graminitigrina bowensis is a species of cicada, also known as the northern 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 bowensis refers to the type locality.^[1]

Description

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

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in North Queensland between Bowen (the type locality), Mount Surprise and Dimbulah. Its associated habitat is open grassy woodland and sparsely-treed grassland.^[3]^[2]

Behaviour

Adults have been heard from January to February, clinging to grass stems, uttering calls with long phrases followed by clicks.^[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 [157]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
1 2 "Species Graminitigrina bowensis Ewart & Marques, 2008". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
1 2 3 "Northern Grass-clicker Graminitigrina bowensis 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 [157]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.

[afd-2] 1 2 "Species Graminitigrina bowensis 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 "Northern Grass-clicker Graminitigrina bowensis Ewart and Marques, 2008". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.

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