Physeema labyrinthica

Physeema labyrinthica
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Physeema
Species:	P. labyrinthica
Binomial name
Physeema labyrinthica (Walker, 1850) [1] [2]
Synonyms
Dundubia labyrinthicaWalker, 1850 Cicadetta labyrinthica(Walker, 1850) Cicada interstansWalker, 1858

Physeema labyrinthica is a species of cicada, also known as the dune ticker or southern coastal ticker, 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 18–22 mm. ^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in coastal areas of southern mainland Australia from the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia eastwards to Wilsons Promontory in Victoria. Associated habitats include coastal shrubland, mallee and heath. ^{[3] [2]}

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard while clinging to the stems of trees and shrubs, emitting strident 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 [75].
2. "Species Physeema labyrinthica (Walker, 1850)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
3. "Southern Coastal Ticker Physeema labyrinthica (Walker, 1850)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-03.