Myopsalta albiventris

Myopsalta albiventris
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Myopsalta
Species:	M. albiventris
Binomial name
	Myopsalta albiventris; Popple, 2017

Last updated October 19, 2025

Myopsalta albiventris is a species of cicada, also known as the pale-bellied buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2017 by Australian entomologist Lindsay Popple.^[1]

Etymology

The specific epithet albiventris is derived from Latin albus (white) and venter (belly), referring to the cicadas’ pale sternites.^[1]

Description

The length of the forewing is 16–17 mm.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in southern Queensland, from Clermont south and east to Mount Moffatt, Biggenden, Mount Lindesay and Kyogle, with an isolated population near Singleton in central New South Wales. The holotype specimen was collected in the Expedition Range National Park. Associated habitats include grassland with scattered trees and grassy woodland.^[3]

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard from September to February, after rain, clinging to grass stems, uttering rapid, high-pitched, chirping calls.^[3]

References

1 2 3 Popple, LW (2017). "A revision of the Myopsalta crucifera (Ashton) species group (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettini) with 14 new species from mainland Australia". Zootaxa. 4340 (1): 1–98 [8]. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4340.1.1 . Retrieved 2025-10-19.
↑ "Species Myopsalta albiventris Popple, 2017". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
1 2 3 "Pale-bellied Buzzer Myopsalta albiventris Popple, 2017". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-19.

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[popple2017-1] 1 2 3 Popple, LW (2017). "A revision of the Myopsalta crucifera (Ashton) species group (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettini) with 14 new species from mainland Australia". Zootaxa. 4340 (1): 1–98 [8]. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4340.1.1 . Retrieved 2025-10-19.

[afd-2] "Species Myopsalta albiventris Popple, 2017". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-18.

[popple-3] 1 2 3 "Pale-bellied Buzzer Myopsalta albiventris Popple, 2017". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-19.

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