Terepsalta infans
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Terepsalta |
| Species: | T. infans |
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Terepsalta infans is a species of cicada, also known as the southern stubby grass-ticker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1850 by English entomologist Francis Walker.[1][2]
Description
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in western Queensland and eastern South Australia. Associated habitats include semi-arid open grassland and grassy woodland.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard while clinging to grass stems, emitting buzzing, rattling and chirping calls.[3]
References
- 1 2 Walker, F (1850). List of the specimens of homopterous insects in the collection of the British Museum. Part 1. London: British Museum. pp. 1–260 [201].
- 1 2 3 "Species Terepsalta infans (Walker, 1850)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- 1 2 3 "Southern Stubby Grass-ticker Terepsalta infans (Walker, 1850)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-11.