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Drymopsalta hobsoni
Species of cicada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Drymopsalta hobsoni is a species of cicada, also known as the Inglewood heath-buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2013 by Australian entomologists Anthony Ewart and Lindsay Popple.[1]
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Description
The length of the forewing is 10–13 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species is only known from a small forestry area near Inglewood in south-eastern Queensland. Its habitat is heathland and open forest with a heathy understorey, with the cicada populations associated with Kunzea opposita shrubs.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults are heard from October to December, clinging to the stems of heath shrubs, uttering high-pitched calls characterised by a long buzz followed by soft chirps.[3]
References
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