Cicadas of New Zealand consist of Cicadidae recorded from the islands of New Zealand. [1] The morphological taxonomy of cicadas present in New Zealand is regarded as being in its infancy. [2] As a result, this list is likely to be subject to change.
Cicadas of New Zealand consist of Cicadidae recorded from the islands of New Zealand. [1] The morphological taxonomy of cicadas present in New Zealand is regarded as being in its infancy. [2] As a result, this list is likely to be subject to change.
Kikihia is a genus of cicada in the family Cicadidae. Most species contained in the genus are endemic to New Zealand, with a single Australian species found on Norfolk Island. The genus was established in 1972 by John S. Dugdale with eleven species formerly classed within the genus Cicadetta.
Maoricicada, commonly known as black cicadas or mountain black cicadas, is a genus of cicada in the family Cicadidae. This genus is endemic to New Zealand.
Amphipsalta cingulata, the clapping cicada, is a species of cicada that is endemic to New Zealand.
Kikihia cutora, the snoring cicada, is a species of cicada that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by Francis Walker in 1850.
Kikihia horologium, the clock cicada, is a species of cicada that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by Charles Fleming in 1984.
Kikihia laneorum, commonly known as Lane's cicada, is a species of cicada that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by Charles Fleming in 1984. It is named in honour of John and David Lane who discovered this species.
Kikihia rosea, commonly known as the pink or Murihiku cicada, is a species of insect that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by Francis Walker in 1850.
Kikihia scutellaris, commonly known as lesser bronze cicada, is a species of cicada that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by Francis Walker in 1850.
Kikihia subalpina, commonly known as the subalpine green cicada, is a species of cicada that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by George Hudson in 1891.
Maoricicada campbelli, also known as the Campbell's cicada, is a species of cicada that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by John Golding Myers in 1923 under the name Melapsalta campbelli. It was named in honour of James Wishart Campbell, who collected the first specimens of this species.
Maoricicada cassiope, also known as the screaming cicada, is a species of insect that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by George Hudson in 1891.
Maoricicada hamiltoni, also known as the Hamilton's cicada, is a species of insect that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by John Golding Myers in 1926. This species is named in honour of Harold Hamilton.
Maoricicada iolanthe, also known as the Iolanthe cicada, is a species of insect that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by George Vernon Hudson in 1891.
Maoricicada lindsayi, also known as the Lindsay's cicada, is a species of insect that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by John Golding Myers in 1923. Myers named the species in honour of Charles Lindsay who collected the holotype specimen.
Maoricicada mangu is a species of cicada that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by Francis Buchanan White in 1879.
Maoricicada nigra is a species of cicada that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by John Golding Myers in 1921.
Maoricicada otagoensis is a species of cicada that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by John S. Dugdale and Charles Fleming in 1978.
Maoricicada phaeoptera, also known as the southern dusky cicada, is a species of insect that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by John S. Dugdale and Charles Fleming in 1978.
Maoricicada tenuis, also known as the northern dusky cicada, is a species of insect that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by John S. Dugdale and Charles Fleming in 1978.