Haemopsalta eximia
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Haemopsalta |
| Species: | H. eximia
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Haemopsalta eximia is a species of cicada, also known as the Dharug squeaker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2021 by Australian entomologists Nathan J. Emery and David L. Emery.[1]
Description
[edit]The length of the forewing is 18–23 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in the vicinity of the Macdonald River, north-west of Sydney, in the Hawkesbury River catchment of New South Wales. Its associated habitat is open eucalypt forest, with Corymbia eximia (yellow bloodwood) trees, on ridges.[3][2]
Behaviour
[edit]Adult males are heard from October to January, clinging to the trunks and branches of eucalypts, uttering repetitive dit-it-it-derrrrrrr calls.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Emery, NJ; Emery, DL (2021). "A new cicada species Haemopsalta eximia from north-western Sydney, Australia". Australian Entomologist. 48 (2): 97–108.
- ^ a b "Species Haemopsalta eximia Emery & Emery, 2021". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
- ^ a b c "Dharug Squeaker Haemopsalta eximia Emery and Emery, 2021". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
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