Parnquila unicolor

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Parnquila unicolor
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Family: Cicadidae
Genus: Parnquila
Species:
P. unicolor
Binomial name
Parnquila unicolor
(Ashton, 1921) [1] [2]
Synonyms
  • Arenopsaltria unicolorAshton, 1921

Parnquila unicolor, also known as the Perth buzzer, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1921 by Australian entomologist Julian Howard Ashton. [1] [2]

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Description

The length of the forewing is 20–29 mm. [3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Greater Perth region of south-west Western Australia. The associated habitat is low open forest with heath. [3] [2]

Behaviour

The cicadas are xylem feeders. Adults are heard while clinging to the stems and foliage of low vegetation, uttering strong, buzzing calls. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Ashton, JH (1921). "A revision of the Australian Cicadidae. Part 1". Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria. New Series. 33: 87–107 [98].
  2. 1 2 3 "Species Parnquila unicolor (Ashton, 1921)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
  3. 1 2 3 L.W. Popple (2025). "Perth Buzzer Parnquila unicolor (Ashton, 1921)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-05.


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