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Arenopsaltria pygmaea
Species of cicada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Arenopsaltria pygmaea, also known as the pygmy sandgrinder, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1904 by English entomologist William Lucas Distant.[2]
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Description
The species has a forewing length of 14–18 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in Western Australia from the Murchison River district near Geraldton south-east to near Corrigin. It occurs in tall heathland habitats on sandy soils.[2][3]
Behaviour
Adults may be heard from November to January, clinging to the branches of heath vegetation, uttering continuous, high-pitched, hissing calls.[3]
References
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