Ewartia thamna

Ewartia thamna is a species of cicada, also known as the shrub wattle cicada, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2017 by Australian entomologist Lindsay Popple.

Description

The length of the forewing is 16–20 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species is known only from the Northern Territory, from a site east of Mataranka, in the Arnhem Plateau bioregion. Its associated habitat includes low shrubby wattle trees and grass on weathered sandstone sediments.

Behaviour

Adults have been heard in early February, clinging to the branches of wattles, uttering repetitive, lilting calls.