Graminitigrina carnarvonensis

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

Last updated October 08, 2025

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

Description

The length of the forewing is 12–15 mm.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in southern Central Queensland around the headwaters of the Maranoa River in the Mount Moffat section of the Carnarvon National Park. Its associated habitat is grassy woodland.^[3]^[2]

Behaviour

Adults have been heard from November to January, clinging to grass stems, 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 [169]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
1 2 "Species Graminitigrina carnarvonensis Ewart & Marques, 2008". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
1 2 3 "Maranoa Grass-clicker Graminitigrina carnarvonensis 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 [169]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.

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

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