Drymopsalta wallumi

Drymopsalta wallumi is a species of cicada, also known as the wallum 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 11–13 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in coastal areas of south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales. Its habitat is wallum heathland, with the cicada populations associated with Leptospermum shrubs.

Behaviour

Adults are heard from September to January, clinging to the stems of heath shrubs, uttering soft, high-pitched, chirping calls.