Gymnotympana rufa

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Gymnotympana rufa
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Family: Cicadidae
Genus: Gymnotympana
Species:
G. rufa
Binomial name
Gymnotympana rufa
(Ashton, 1914) [1] [2]
Synonyms
  • Baeturia rufaAshton, 1914

Gymnotympana rufa is a species of cicada, also known as the crimson fairy, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Chlorocystini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1914 by Australian entomologist Julian Howard Ashton. [1] [2]

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Etymology

The specific epithet rufa (Latin: “reddish”) refers to the cicadas’ colouration. [1] [3]

Description

The length of the forewing is 17–22 mm. [4]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs on the Cape York Peninsula of Far North Queensland, where it is known from the Iron Range, McIlwraith Range and Wenlock River. The associated habitat is tropical rainforest. [2] [4]

Behaviour

The cicadas are xylem feeders. Adults appear from December to June, clinging to the upper foliage of rainforest vegetation. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Ashton, H (1914). "Catalogue of the Cicadidae of the South Australian Museum with descriptions of several new species". Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of South Australia. 38: 345–358 [350].
  2. 1 2 3 "Species Gymnotympana rufa (Ashton, 1914)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  3. ↑ "Gymnotympana rufa (Ashton, 1914)". World Auchenorrhyncha Database. TaxonWorks. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  4. 1 2 3 "Crimson Fairy Gymnotympana rufa (Ashton, 1914)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-25.


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