Uradolichos rotunda

Uradolichos rotunda is a species of cicada, also known as the dark tiger-squawker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2016 by entomologists Christopher Owen and Maxwell Sydney Moulds.

Etymology

The specific epithet rotunda comes from Latin rotundus, referring to the bulbous abdomen.

Description

The length of the forewing is 15–20 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Western Australia from Exmouth eastwards to the Hamersley Range and southwards to Yalgoo. The associated habitat is low, open woodland.

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard from September to March after rainfall, clinging to the stems and branches of small eucalypts, emitting brief chirping calls in sunny conditions.