Myopsalta melanobasis
| Myopsalta melanobasis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Myopsalta |
| Species: | M. melanobasis
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| Binomial name | |
| Myopsalta melanobasis | |
Myopsalta melanobasis is a species of cicada, also known as the broad-winged buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2017 by Australian entomologist Lindsay Popple.[1]
Etymology
[edit]The specific epithet melanobasis is derived from Greek melanos (dark) and basis (base), with reference to the opaque, dark brown base of the clavus.[1]
Description
[edit]The length of the forewing is 15–18 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs throughout the Brigalow Belt of inland Queensland. The associated habitat is brigalow woodland and shrubland.[3]
Behaviour
[edit]Adult males may be heard in December, clinging high on the branches of trees and shrubs, uttering continuous, stuttering calls.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Popple, LW (2017). "A revision of the Myopsalta crucifera (Ashton) species group (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettini) with 14 new species from mainland Australia". Zootaxa. 4340 (1): 1–98 [56]. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4340.1.1. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ "Species Myopsalta melanobasis Popple, 2017". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ a b c "Broad-winged Buzzer Myopsalta melanobasis Popple, 2017". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
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