Toxala verna

Toxala verna is a species of cicada, also known as the bent-winged grass-buzzer, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1912 by English entomologist William Lucas Distant.

Description

The length of the forewing is 12–13 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales as well as near Goulburn. Associated habitats include native grassland and heathy woodland with eucalypts and Pimelea shrubs.

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard from January to March, clinging to grass stems, emitting chirping and buzzing calls with accompanying wing-snaps.