Graminitigrina triodiae

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

Last updated October 07, 2025

Graminitigrina triodiae is a species of cicada, also known as the central 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 triodiae refers to the favoured habitat.^[1]

Description

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

Distribution and habitat

The species is known only from the Burra Range section of the White Mountains National Park in North Queensland. Its associated habitat is open woodland with an understorey of spinifex (Triodia) grassland.^[3]^[2]

Behaviour

Adults have been heard in February, sitting in clumps of spinifex, uttering short 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 [172]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
1 2 "Species Graminitigrina triodiae Ewart & Marques, 2008". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
1 2 3 "Central Grass-clicker Graminitigrina triodiae 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 [172]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.

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

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