Heremusina pipatio

Heremusina pipatio is a species of cicada, also known as the Cloncurry watch-winder, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2018 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.

Description

The length of the forewing is 11–13 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the vicinity of the town of Cloncurry in north-west Queensland. Its associated habitat is semi-arid grassland.

Behaviour

Adult males are heard in January and February, uttering rapid, high-pitched zipping calls.