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, [Western Australia|Karratha] southwards to Shark Bay, and inland to Yalgoo and Lake [Austin (Australia)|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.