Burbunga aterrima

Burbunga aterrima, also known as the western screamer, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1914 by English entomologist William Lucas Distant.

Description

The species has a forewing length of 31–42 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in central-western Western Australia. The syntype was collected at Cue. It has been recorded in scrubland habitats along the coast from the vicinity of Karratha southwards to Shark Bay, and inland to Yalgoo and Lake Austin.

Behaviour

Adults have been seen in February, when they sit on the branches of shrubs and small trees, and give strong buzzing calls.