Chelapsalta


Chelapsalta is a genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds. The cicadas are found in inland south-eastern Australia.

Etymology

The genus name Chelapsalta is a combination derived from the Greek chelo, with reference to the shape of the male genitalia, and Latin psaltria.

Species

As of 2025 there were two described species in the genus:Chelapsalta myoporae