Palapsalta


Palapsalta is a genus of cicadas, mostly known as tree-buzzers, in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.

Etymology

The genus name Palapsalta is a combination derived from Latin pala, with reference to the palette-like upper pygofer lobes of the male genitalia, and psalta, which is a suffix traditionally used in the generic names of cicadas.

Species

As of 2025 there were eight described species in the genus:Palapsalta belli Emery, Emery and Hutchinson, 2018 Palapsalta circumdata Palapsalta eyrei Palapsalta ligneocauda Emery, Emery and Hutchinson, 2018 Palapsalta palaga Owen and Moulds, 2016 Palapsalta serpens Owen and Moulds, 2016 Palapsalta virgulata