Mugadina hamiltoni

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Mugadina hamiltoni
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Family: Cicadidae
Genus: Mugadina
Species:
M. hamiltoni
Binomial name
Mugadina hamiltoni
Ewart, 2022 [1] [2]

Mugadina hamiltoni is a species of cicada, also known as the Hamilton grass-ticker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2022 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart. [1]

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Description

The length of the forewing is 11–13 mm. [3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs from Winton westwards to Boulia in Central West Queensland. Its associated habitat is open grassland. [3] [2]

Behaviour

Adult males are heard in January and February, clinging to grass stems, uttering rapid ticking calls. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Ewart, A (2022). "Two new, very small, grassland cicadas in the genus Mugadina Moulds, 2012 from western Queensland, Australia (Homoptera: Cicadidae)". Australian Entomologist. 49 (1): 51–66.
  2. 1 2 "Species Mugadina hamiltoni Ewart, 2022". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  3. 1 2 3 "Hamilton Grass-ticker Mugadina hamiltoni Ewart, 2022". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-15.


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