Cognadanga isos

Cognadanga isos is a species of cicada, also known as the Woomera urchip, in the family, Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2025 by Australian entomologists Maxwell Sydney Moulds and David C. Marshall.

Etymology

The specific epithet isos – Greek: ίσος – refers to the similarity to Cognadanga capricornica.

Description

The length of the forewing is 12–14 mm. Body length is 12–14 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in South Australia, where it is only known from sites along the Stuart Highway between 50 km north and 100 km south of Coober Pedy. The associated habitat is arid shrubland where the cicadas inhabit saltbush and bluebush.

Behaviour

Adult males emit complex buzzing calls of repeated “de-deee” phrases.