Pictila

Pictila is a genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Pictilini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.

Etymology

The genus name Pictila is derived from Latin pictilis, with reference to the colourful abdomen of the type species.

Species

As of 2025 there was one described species in the genus:'Pictila occidentalis'''''