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Sylphoides

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Sylphoides
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Sylphoides is a monotypic genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.[1]

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Etymology

The genus name Sylphoides is derived from French sylphe, meaning a fairy-like spirit of the air.[1]

Species

As of 2025 there was one described species in the genus:[2]

  • Sylphoides arenaria (Distant, 1907) (Sand Fairy)

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