Burbunga mouldsi

Burbunga mouldsi, also known as the Mareeba bark cicada, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologist J.C. Olive.

Etymology

The specific epithet honours Australian entomologist Maxwell [Sydney Moulds] for his lifetime study of Australian cicadas and cicada taxonomy.

The species has a forewing length of 18–24 mm.

The species is found in the Wet [Tropics of Queensland|wet tropics] of north-eastern Queensland from Mount Carbine southwards to the vicinity of Dimbulah and Walkamin, where it occurs in open woodland habitats with an understorey of sparse shrubs and grass.

Adults may be heard from late September to January, clinging to grass stems and small shrubs, uttering continuous high-pitched buzzing calls.