Terepsalta leichhardti

Terepsalta leichhardti
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Terepsalta
Species:	T. leichhardti
Binomial name
	Terepsalta leichhardti; Ewart, 2013

Last updated November 12, 2025

Terepsalta leichhardti is a species of cicada, also known as the northern stubby grass-ticker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2013 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.^[1]^[2]

Etymology

The specific epithet leichhardti refers to the Leichhardt River, which runs through Mount Isa and the adjacent grasslands of the cicadas’ habitat.^[1]

Description

The length of the forewing is 13–16 mm.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species is only known from the vicinity of Mount Isa in north-western Queensland. Associated habitats include open grassland and grassy woodland.^[3]^[2]

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard in January, clinging to grass stems, emitting chirping and rattling calls.^[3]

References

1 2 3 Ewart, A (2013). "The genus Terepsalta Moulds (Insecta: Cicadidae: Cicadettinae: Cicadettini) in Queensland, including the description of a new species". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum – Nature. 56 (2): 333–354 [350]. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
1 2 3 "Species Terepsalta leichhardti Ewart, 2013". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
1 2 3 "Northern Stubby Grass-ticker Terepsalta leichhardti Ewart, 2013". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-11.

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[ewart2013-1] 1 2 3 Ewart, A (2013). "The genus Terepsalta Moulds (Insecta: Cicadidae: Cicadettinae: Cicadettini) in Queensland, including the description of a new species". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum – Nature. 56 (2): 333–354 [350]. Retrieved 2025-11-12.

[afd-2] 1 2 3 "Species Terepsalta leichhardti Ewart, 2013". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-12.

[popple-3] 1 2 3 "Northern Stubby Grass-ticker Terepsalta leichhardti Ewart, 2013". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-11.

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