Ewartia cuensis

Ewartia cuensis is a species of cicada, also known as the western wattle cicada, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1913 by English entomologist William Lucas Distant.

Description

The length of the forewing is 19–23 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in central-west Western Australia from Cue to Yalgoo. Its associated habitat is low shrubland dominated by wattles and emu bush.

Behaviour

Adults are heard from January to February, clinging to the stems of wattles and other shrubs, uttering rapid, high-pitched, chirping calls.