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Graminitigrina karumbae
Species of cicada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Graminitigrina karumbae is a species of cicada, also known as the far 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 karumbae refers to the type locality.[1]
Description
The length of the forewing is 11–14 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs along the western side of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, from Heathlands southwards to Karumba (the type locality) and Croydon on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Its associated habitat is floodplain grassland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults are heard from December to January, clinging to grass stems, uttering short buzzing calls punctuated by clicks.[3]
References
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