Myopsalta mackinlayi

Myopsalta mackinlayi is a species of cicada, also known as a fence buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1882 by English entomologist William Lucas Distant.

Description

The length of the forewing is 15–18 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-eastern Queensland from Moranbah southwards through Greater Brisbane into north-eastern New South Wales, as far south as Sydney. Associated habitats include open woodland and the margins of open forest, as well as pastoral land with scattered trees.

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard from September to March, clinging to tree-trunks and fence-posts, mainly within 2 m of the ground, uttering repetitive, buzzing calls.