Simona erema

Simona erema
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Simona
Species:	S. erema
Binomial name
Simona erema Ewart, Popple & Marshall, 2015 [1] [2]

Simona erema is a species of cicada, also known as the roaring senna cicada, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2015 by entomologists Anthony Ewart, Lindsay Popple and David C. Marshall. ^{[1] [2]}

Description

The length of the forewing is 17–23 mm. ^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species is widespread across inland Australia, from the Hamersley Range in Western Australia eastwards, through the southern part of the Northern Territory, to the Simpson Desert in western Queensland. Associated habitats include open and low shrubland, often with Eremophila and Senna shrubs. ^{[3] [2]}

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard in January and February, clinging to the stems of shrubs, emitting wavering, buzzing and chirping calls. ^[3]

References

1. Ewart, A; Popple, LW; Marshall, DC (2015). "New species of Simona Moulds, 2012 and Chelapsalta Moulds, 2012 cicadas (Cicadidae: Cicadettinae: Cicadettini) from Australia: comparative morphology, songs, behaviour and distributions". Zootaxa. 4001: 1–65 [12].
2. "Species Simona erema Ewart, Popple & Marshall, 2015". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
3. "Roaring Senna Cicada Simona erema Ewart, Popple and Marshall, 2015". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-10.