Mugadina cloncurryi

Mugadina cloncurryi is a species of cicada, also known as the straw grass-ticker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2022 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.

Description

The length of the forewing is 11–14 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Mitchell Grass Downs bioregion from Cloncurry south-eastwards to Morven in Queensland. Its associated habitat is open grassland.

Behaviour

Adult males are heard from late November to February, clinging to grass stems, uttering ticking calls.