Plerapsalta incipiens

Plerapsalta incipiens is a species of cicada, also known as the pygmy yellowtail or tiny ambertail, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1850 by English entomologist Francis Walker.

Description

The length of the forewing is 13–14 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs from central and southern Queensland through New South Wales to Victoria and south-eastern South Australia. The associated habitat is riverine woodland.

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard from September to February, clinging to grass stems before moving to the trunks and upper branches of trees, emitting short, high-frequency, buzzing calls, monotonously repeated during bright sunshine.