Popplepsalta subtropica

Popplepsalta subtropica
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Popplepsalta
Species:	P. subtropica
Binomial name
Popplepsalta subtropica (Popple, 2013) [1] [2]
Synonyms
Pauropsalta subtropicaPopple, 2013

Popplepsalta subtropica is a species of cicada, also known as the subtropical red-eyed squeaker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2013 by Australian entomologist Lindsay Popple. ^{[1] [2]}

Description

The length of the forewing is 15–18 mm. ^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in subtropical eastern Queensland, from the Hervey Range southwards to Mundubbera. The associated habitat is sclerophyll forest and woodland, with ironbark and box eucalypts, on sandy soils. ^{[3] [2]}

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard in November and December, clinging to the upper branches and foliage of eucalypts, emitting rapid, maraca-like, chirping calls. ^[3]

References

1. Popple, LW (2013). "A revision of the Pauropsalta annulata Goding & Froggatt species group (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) based on morphology, calling songs and ecology, with investigations into calling song structure, molecular phylogenetic relationships and a case of hybridisation between two subspecies". Zootaxa. 3730: 1–102 [52]. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3730.1.1.
2. "Species Popplepsalta subtropica (Popple, 2013)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
3. "Subtropical Red-eyed Squeaker Popplepsalta subtropica (Popple, 2013)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-05.