Yoyetta ngarabal

Yoyetta ngarabal is a species of cicada, also known as the glade firetail, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2020 by Australian entomologists Lindsay Popple and David L. Emery.

Etymology

The specific epithet ngarabal honours the Ngarabal people, the traditional Aboriginal owners of the Glen [Innes, New South Wales|Glen Innes] area where the species is found.

Description

The length of the forewing is 29–31 mm. Body length is 24–26 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in northern New South Wales, from Glen Elgin and the western slopes of the Gibraltar Range. Associated habitats include tall eucalypt forest and woodland.

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard in January, clinging to the upper branches of tall eucalypts, emitting ratcheting and soft ticking calls followed by sharp “zzip” sounds.