Atrapsalta audax

Atrapsalta audax, also known as the Adelaide black squeaker, is a species of cicada in the Cicadidae family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2024 by Australian entomologists Lindsay Popple and Alex Stolarski.

Description

The length of the forewing is 15–19 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Flinders Lofty Block and Kanmantoo bioregions of south-eastern South Australia, along the western side of the Adelaide Hills to Victor Harbour, as well as in Kangaroo Island. The holotype was collected at the Mount Bold Reservoir.

Behaviour

Adults are heard from October to February, clinging to trees, shrubs, grass and dead timber, uttering calls characterised by repeated buzzing phrases with an upward inflection.