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Atrapsalta

Atrapsalta is a genus of cicadas, also known as squeakers, belonging to the family Cicadidae. The species of this genus are found in Australia.

Etymology

The genus name Atrapsalta is a combination derived from Latin atra (‘black’), with reference to the colouring of most species, and psalta (from psaltria - a female harpist), a suffix traditionally used in many cicada genera.

Species

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