Jassopsaltria minilyaensis

Jassopsaltria minilyaensis, also known as the Minilya fizzer, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2021 by Australian entomologists Maxwell Sydney Moulds and David Marshall.

Description

The forewing length is 15–18 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in central-western Western Australia, in the Carnarvon bioregion. The holotype was collected 36 km south of the Minilya Roadhouse. The habitat is open shrubland.

Behaviour

Adults have been heard from December to February, clinging to the branches of shrubs such as Acacia, uttering continuous, shivering, buzzing calls.