Physeema convergens

Physeema convergens
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Physeema
Species:	P. convergens
Binomial name
Physeema convergens (Walker, 1850) [1] [2]
Synonyms
Cicada convergensWalker, 1850 Cicadetta convergens(Walker, 1850) Melampsalta cylindricataAshton, 1912

Physeema convergens is a species of cicada, also known as the duke, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1850 by English entomologist Francis Walker. ^{[1] [2]}

Description

The length of the forewing is 30–36 mm. ^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-west Western Australia from Guilderton eastwards to Mount Ragged and Balladonia. Associated habitats include open forest, woodland and heath. ^{[3] [2]}

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard from November to February, clinging to the trunks, branches and stems of trees and shrubs, emitting loud, fast, clicking calls. ^[3]

References

1. Walker, F (1850). List of the specimens of homopterous insects in the collection of the British Museum. Part 1. London: British Museum. pp. 1–260 [114–115].
2. "Species Physeema convergens (Walker, 1850)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
3. "Duke Physeema convergens (Walker, 1850)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-02.