Mugadina superba

Mugadina superba is a species of cicada, also known as the superb grass-ticker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2021 by Australian entomologists Anthony Ewart and Maxwell Sydney Moulds.

Description

The length of the forewing is 16–20 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in inland Queensland, largely in the Mitchell Grass Downs bioregion. Its associated habitat is open grassland.

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard from November to May, clinging to grass stems, uttering loud ticking calls.