Chelapsalta myoporae

Chelapsalta myoporae is a species of cicada, also known as the copper shrub-buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2015 by Australian entomologists Anthony Ewart, Lindsay Popple and David C. Marshall.

Description

The length of the forewing is 15–18 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species' range extends from southern inland Queensland, through central north-western New South Wales into eastern South Australia. The associated habitat is woodland and shrubland with Eremophila spp.

Behaviour

Adults may be heard from September to February, uttering chirping calls with intermittent pauses.