Pyropsalta amnica

Pyropsalta amnica is a species of cicada, also known as the Perth bandit, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2022 by entomologists Maxwell Sydney Moulds and David C. Marshall.

Etymology

The specific epithet amnica, from Latin amnicus, refers to the cicadas’ liking for trees growing near streams.

Description

The length of the forewing is 21–30 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species is only known from the vicinity of Perth, on the Swan Coastal Plain of south-west Western Australia. Associated habitats are open forest and woodland.

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard from November to January, clinging to the stems of trees, mainly eucalypts.