Graminitigrina karumbae

Graminitigrina karumbae is a species of cicada, also known as the far northern grass-clicker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2008 by entomologists Anthony Ewart and Diana Marques.

Etymology

The specific epithet karumbae refers to the type locality.

Description

The length of the forewing is 11–14 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs along the western side of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, from Heathlands southwards to Karumba and Croydon on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Its associated habitat is floodplain grassland.

Behaviour

Adults are heard from December to January, clinging to grass stems, uttering short buzzing calls punctuated by clicks.