Burbunga occidentalis

Burbunga occidentalis, also known as the south-western whiner, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1912 by English entomologist William Lucas Distant.

Description

The species has a forewing length of 35–41 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The syntype was collected in the vicinity of Southern Cross, [Western Australia|Southern Cross], some 370 km east of Perth. The species has been recorded from the Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Mallee, Swan [Coastal Plain], Warren and Yalgoo Interim [Biogeographic Regionalisation for Australia|bioregions]. It is found in low woodland and open heath habitats.

Behaviour

Adults are heard from November to January, clinging to the branches of trees and shrubs, uttering strong, continuous buzzing calls.