Terepsalta infans

Terepsalta infans
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Terepsalta
Species:	T. infans
Binomial name
Terepsalta infans (Walker, 1850) [1] [2]
Synonyms
Cicada infansWalker, 1850 Cicada abbreviataWalker, 1862 Melampsalta abbreviata(Walker, 1862) Quintilia infans(Walker, 1850) Tibicen infans(Walker, 1850)

Terepsalta infans is a species of cicada, also known as the southern stubby grass-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 13–16 mm. ^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in western Queensland and eastern South Australia. Associated habitats include semi-arid open grassland and grassy woodland. ^{[3] [2]}

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard while clinging to grass stems, emitting buzzing, rattling and chirping 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 [201].
2. "Species Terepsalta infans (Walker, 1850)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
3. "Southern Stubby Grass-ticker Terepsalta infans (Walker, 1850)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-11.