Graminitigrina karumbae

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

Last updated October 08, 2025

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

Description

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

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs along the western side of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, from Heathlands southwards to Karumba (the type locality) and Croydon on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Its associated habitat is floodplain grassland.^[3]^[2]

Behaviour

Adults are heard from December to January, clinging to grass stems, uttering short buzzing calls punctuated 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 [161]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
1 2 "Species Graminitigrina karumbae Ewart & Marques, 2008". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
1 2 3 "Far Northern Grass-clicker Graminitigrina karumbae 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 [161]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.

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

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