Haemopsalta


Haemopsalta is a genus of cicadas, also known as red squeakers, in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2016 by entomologists Christopher Owen and Maxwell Sydney Moulds.

Etymology

The genus name Haemopsalta is a combination derived from Greek root haemo-, with reference to the red colouration exhibited by most species, and psalta, a traditional suffix used in the generic names of many cicadas.

Species

As of 2025 there were five described species in the genus:Haemopsalta aktites Haemopsalta eximia Haemopsalta flammeata Haemopsalta georgina