Burbunga parva

Burbunga parva, also known as the small northern bark cicada, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1994 by Australian entomologist Maxwell [Sydney Moulds].

Description

The species has a forewing length of 28–31 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Katherine, [Northern Territory|Katherine] and Dunmarra districts of the Northern Territory, where it occurs in open eucalypt woodland habitats.

Behaviour

Adults may be heard in November and December, clinging to the trunks and branches of eucalypts, uttering continuous, moderately pitched, buzzing calls.