Graminitigrina aurora
| Graminitigrina aurora | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Graminitigrina |
| Species: | G. aurora
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| Binomial name | |
| Graminitigrina aurora | |
Graminitigrina aurora is a species of cicada, also known as the Emerald grass-clicker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2017 by entomologists Anthony Ewart, Lindsay Popple and Kathy Hill.[1]
Etymology
[edit]The specific epithet aurora (Latin: ‘dawn’ or ‘sunrise’) refers to the time of day when the cicadas sing most consistently.[1]
Description
[edit]The length of the forewing is 13–15 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species is known only from the vicinity of Emerald in the Central Highlands Region of Queensland. Its associated habitat is grassland.[3][2]
Behaviour
[edit]Adults have been heard in January, clinging to grass stems, uttering strong chirping and clicking calls.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Ewart, A; Popple, LW; Hill, KBR (2017). "Five new species of grass cicadas in the genus Graminitigrina (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettinae: Cicadettini) from Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia: comparative morphology, songs, behaviour and distributions". Zootaxa. 4228 (1): 1–62 [22].
- ^ a b "Species Graminitigrina aurora Ewart, Popple & Hill, 2017". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ a b c "Emerald Grass-clicker Graminitigrina aurora Ewart, Popple and Hill, 2017". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
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