Graminitigrina bowensis
| Graminitigrina bowensis | |
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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. bowensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Graminitigrina bowensis | |
Graminitigrina bowensis is a species of cicada, also known as the 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]
Etymology
[edit]The specific epithet bowensis refers to the type locality.[1]
Description
[edit]The length of the forewing is 11–14 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in North Queensland between Bowen (the type locality), Mount Surprise and Dimbulah. Its associated habitat is open grassy woodland and sparsely-treed grassland.[3][2]
Behaviour
[edit]Adults have been heard from January to February, clinging to grass stems, uttering calls with long phrases followed by clicks.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Ewart, A; Marques, D (2008). "A new genus of grass cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadoidea: Cicadidae) from Queensland, with descriptions of their songs". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 52 (2): 149–202 [157]. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ^ a b "Species Graminitigrina bowensis Ewart & Marques, 2008". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ^ a b c "Northern Grass-clicker Graminitigrina bowensis Ewart and Marques, 2008". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
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