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Graminitigrina bowensis
Species of cicada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Graminitigrina bowensis is a species of cicada, also known as the northern grass-clicker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2008 by entomologists Anthony Ewart and Diana Marques.[1]
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Etymology
The specific epithet bowensis refers to the type locality.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 11–14 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in North Queensland between Bowen (the type locality), Mount Surprise and Dimbulah. Its associated habitat is open grassy woodland and sparsely-treed grassland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults have been heard from January to February, clinging to grass stems, uttering calls with long phrases followed by clicks.[3]
References
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