Drymopsalta hobsoni

Drymopsalta hobsoni is a species of cicada, also known as the Inglewood heath-buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2013 by Australian entomologists Anthony Ewart and Lindsay Popple.

Description

The length of the forewing is 10–13 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species is only known from a small forestry area near Inglewood in south-eastern Queensland. Its habitat is heathland and open forest with a heathy understorey, with the cicada populations associated with Kunzea opposita shrubs.

Behaviour

Adults are heard from October to December, clinging to the stems of heath shrubs, uttering high-pitched calls characterised by a long buzz followed by soft chirps.