Atrapsalta fuscata
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Atrapsalta |
| Species: | A. fuscata
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Atrapsalta fuscata is a species or species complex of cicadas, also known as small bark squeakers, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1989 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.[1][2]
Etymology
[edit]The specific epithet fuscata is derived from Latin fuscus ('dark' or 'dusky').[1]
Description
[edit]The length of the forewing is 15–18 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species complex occurs from central to south-eastern Queensland, southwards along the coast and the Great Dividing Range through north-eastern New South Wales to the northern edge of Greater Sydney. The holotype was collected at Doolandella, some 20 km west of Brisbane. The associated habitat includes open forest and heathland.[2][3]
Behaviour
[edit]Adults are heard from September to April, clinging low on tree trunks, burnt stumps, in shrub foliage and sometimes on grass, uttering a variety of calls.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Ewart, A (1989). "Revisionary notes on the genus Pauropsalta Goding and Froggatt (Homoptera: Cicadidae) with special reference to Queensland". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 27 (2): 289–375 [319]. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ a b c "Species Atrapsalta fuscata (Ewart, 1989)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ^ a b c L.W. Popple (2025). "Small Bark Squeaker (species complex) Atrapsalta fuscata (Ewart, 1989)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
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