Sylphoides

Sylphoides is a monotypic genus of cicadas 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 Sylphoides is derived from French sylphe, meaning a fairy-like spirit of the air.

Species

As of 2025 there was one described species in the genus:'Sylphoides arenaria'''''