Platypsalta


Platypsalta is a genus of cicadas, also known as scrub-buzzers, 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 Platypsalta is a combination derived from Greek platys with reference to the cicadas’ broad forewings, with psalta which is traditionally used as a suffix on many genus names of cicadas.

Species

As of 2025 there were two described species in the genus:Platypsalta dubia