Popplepsalta torrensis

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

Popplepsalta torrensis is a species of cicada, also known as the Hughenden 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 is only known from northern Queensland in the area between Hughenden and the White Mountains National Park. The associated habitat is ironbark and box eucalypts growing on sandy soils. ^{[3] [2]}

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard while clinging to the foliage and upper branches of eucalypts, emitting fast 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 [56]. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3730.1.1.
2. "Species Popplepsalta torrensis (Popple, 2013)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
3. "Hughenden Red-eyed Squeaker Popplepsalta torrensis (Popple, 2013)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-06.