Physeema


Physeema is a genus of cicadas, mostly known as tickers, in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.

Etymology

The genus name Physeema is derived from Greek physema with reference to the swelling at the base of the male operculum.

Species

As of 2025 there were five described species in the genus:Physeema bellatrix Physeema convergens Physeema labyrinthica Physeema latorea