Myopsalta bisonabilis

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Myopsalta bisonabilis
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Family: Cicadidae
Genus: Myopsalta
Species:
M. bisonabilis
Binomial name
Myopsalta bisonabilis

Myopsalta bisonabilis is a species of cicada, also known as the Adelaide buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2024 by Australian entomologists Lindsay Popple and Alex Stolarski. [1]

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Description

The length of the forewing is 13–18 mm. [3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Adelaide region of South Australia from Port Germein southwards to Port Willunga, as well as on the Yorke Peninsula. Associated habitats include grassland, sedgeland and low shrubland. [3]

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard from October to January or February, clinging to low vegetation, uttering metallic, buzzing calls. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Popple, L; Stolarski, AMP (2024). "A new species of Myospalta Moulds (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) from South Australia". Australian Entomologist. 51 (1): 31–41 [31].
  2. ↑ "Species Myopsalta bisonabilis Popple & Stolarski, 2024". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
  3. 1 2 3 "Adelaide Buzzer Myopsalta bisonabilis Popple and Stolarski, 2024". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-18.


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