List of cicadas of Australia

This is a list of the cicadas found in Australia including its outlying islands and territories. The outlying islands covered include: Christmas, Cocos (Keeling), Ashmore, Torres Strait, Coral Sea, Lord Howe, Norfolk, Macquarie, and Heard/McDonald.

The taxonomy followed is from Moulds 2012, Marshall 2018, and Popple 2018.

Family Cicadidae Latreille, 1802

Subfamily Cicadinae Latreille, 1802

Tribe Burbungini Moulds, 2005

Genus Burbunga Distant, 1905

Burbunga albofasciata Distant, 1907 (Pale Bark Cicada)
Burbunga aterrima (Distant, 1914) (Western Screamer)
Burbunga gilmorei (Distant, 1882) (Western Bark Cicada)
Burbunga hillieri (Distant, 1907) (Desert Screamer)
Burbunga inornata Distant, 1905 (Western Screamer)
Burbunga mouldsi Olive, 2012 (Mareeba Bark Cicada)
Burbunga nanda (Burns, 1964) (Charcoal Screamer)
Burbunga nigrosignata (Distant 1904) (Floury Bark Cicada)
Burbunga occidentalis (Distant, 1912) (South-western Whiner)
Burbunga parva Moulds, 1994 (Small Northern Bark Cicada)
Burbunga queenslandica Moulds, 1994 (Queensland Bark Cicada)

Tribe Cicadini Latreille

Genus Diceropyga StÃÂ¥l, 1870

Diceropyga subapicalis (Walker, 1868) (Australian Dicer)

Tribe Cryptotympanini Handlirsch, 1925

Genus Anapsaltoda Ashton, 1921

Anapsaltoda cowanae Moulds & Popple, 2023 (Green Emperor)
Anapsaltoda pulchra Ashton, 1921 (Golden Emperor)

Genus Arenopsaltria Ashton, 1921 (Sandgrinders)

Arenopsaltria dryas
Arenopsaltria exmouthensis
Arenopsaltria fullo (Walker, 1850) (Sandgrinder)
Arenopsaltria nubivena (Walker, 1858) (Eastern Sandgrinder)
Arenopsaltria pygmaea (Distant, 1904) (Pygmy Sandgrinder)

Genus Henicopsaltria StÃÂ¥l, 1866

Henicopsaltria danielsi Moulds, 1993 (McIvor River Grinder)
Henicopsaltria eydouxii (GuÃÂ©rin-MÃÂ©neville, 1838) (Razor Grinder)
Henicopsaltria kelsalli Distant, 1910 (Cape York Grinder)
Henicopsaltria rufivelum Moulds, 1978 (Jungle Grinder)

Genus Neopsaltoda Distant, 1910

Neopsaltoda crassa Distant, 1910 (Dark Knight)

Genus Psaltoda StÃÂ¥l, 1861

Psaltoda adonis Ashton, 1914 (Forest Demon)
Psaltoda antennetta Moulds, 2002 (Clubbed Sage)
Psaltoda aurora Distant, 1881 (Red Roarer)
Psaltoda brachypennis Moss and Moulds, 2000 (Phantom Knight)
Psaltoda claripennis Ashton, 1921 (Clanger)
Psaltoda flavescens Distant, 1892 (Golden Knight)
Psaltoda fumipennis Ashton, 1912 (Smoky Sage)
Psaltoda harrisii (Leach, 1814) (Yellowbelly)
Psaltoda insularis Ashton, 1914 (Lord Howe Island Cicada)
Psaltoda maccallumi Moulds, 2002 (Dark Sage)
Psaltoda magnifica Moulds, 1984 (Green Baron)
Psaltoda moerens (Germar, 1834) (Redeye)
Psaltoda mossi Moulds, 2002 (Little Baron)
Psaltoda pictibasis (Walker, 1858) (Black Friday)
Psaltoda plaga (Walker, 1850) (Silver Knight)

Tribe Cyclochilini

Genus Cyclochila

Cyclochila australasiae (Greengrocer, Masked Devil, Yellow Monday)
Cyclochila virens (Northern Greengrocer)

Tribe Jassopsaltriini Moulds, 2005

Genus Jassopsaltria Ashton, 1914

Jassopsaltria aeroides (Shark Bay Fizzer)
Jassopsaltria cinnamomea (Red Bluff Fizzer)
Jassopsaltria danielsorum (Keep River Fizzer)
Jassopsaltria gracilens (Caramel Fizzer)
Jassopsaltria minilyaensis (Minilya Fizzer)
Jassopsaltria rufifacies (Green Fizzer)

Tribe Kimberpsaltriini Moulds, Marshall and Popple, 2021

Genus Kimberpsaltria Moulds, Marshall and Popple, 2021

Kimberpsaltria taenia Moulds, Marshall and Popple, 2021 (Kimberley Rattle-stripe)

Tribe Macrotristriini Moulds, 2018

Genus Illyria Moulds, 1985

Illyria australensis (Semi-arid Rattler)
Illyria burkei (Rattler)
Illyria hilli (Northern Rattler)
Illyria ignis (Kimberley Rattler)
Illyria major (Desert Rattler)
Illyria viridis (Green Rattler)

Genus Macrotristria StÃÂ¥l, 1870

Macrotristria angularis (Germar, 1834) (Cherrynose)
Macrotristria bindalia Burns, 1964 (Corroboree Cicada)
Macrotristria doddi Ashton, 1912 (Darwin Whiner)
Macrotristria dorsalis Ashton, 1912 (Little Whiner)
Macrotristria douglasi Burns, 1964 (Kimberley Whiner)
Macrotristria extrema (Distant, 1892) (Western Whiner)
Macrotristria frenchi (Distant, 1892) (Northern Steamer)
Macrotristria godingi Distant, 1907 (Tiger Cherrynose)
Macrotristria hieroglyphicalis (Kirkaldy, 1909) (Derby Whiner)
Macrotristria intersecta (Walker, 1850) (Corroboree Cicada)
Macrotristria kabikabia Burns, 1964 (Black Cherrynose)
Macrotristria kulungura Burns, 1964 (Coastal Whiner)
Macrotristria lachlani Moulds, 1992 (Far Northern Cherrynose)
Macrotristria maculicollis Ashton, 1914 (False Cherrynose)
Macrotristria stevewilsoni Popple, 2016 (Shoalwater Cherrynose)
Macrotristria sylvara (Distant, 1901) (Green Cherrynose)
Macrotristria thophoides Ashton, 1914 (False Drummer)
Macrotristria vittata Moulds, 1992 (Cape York Cherrynose)
Macrotristria worora Burns, 1964 (Kimberley Whiner)

Tribe Platypleurini Schmidt, 1918

Genus Oxypleura Amyot & Serville, 1843

Oxypleura calypso (Kirby, 1889) (Christmas Island Cicada)

Tribe Talcopsaltriini Moulds, 2008

Genus Talcopsaltria Moulds, 2008

Talcopsaltria olivei Moulds, 2008 (Tetradonta Cicada)

Tribe Tamasini Moulds, 2005

Genus Parnkalla Distant, 1905

Parnkalla muelleri (Distant, 1882) (Grass Faerie)

Genus Parnquila Moulds, 2012

Parnquila hillieri (Distant, 1906) (Cane Grass Buzzer)
Parnquila magna (Distant, 1913) (Goldfields Buzzer)
Parnquila venosa (Distant, 1907) (Spinifex Buzzer)
Parnquila unicolor (Ashton, 1921) (Perth Buzzer)

Genus Tamasa Distant, 1905

Tamasa burgessi (Distant, 1905) (Two-toned Bunyip)
Tamasa caverna Moulds and Olive, 2014 (Boulder Bunyip)
Tamasa doddi (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Dodd's Bunyip)
Tamasa rainbowi Ashton, 1912 (Green Bunyip)
Tamasa tristigma (Germar, 1834) (Eastern Bunyip)

Tribe Thophini Distant, 1904

Genus Arunta Distant, 1904

Arunta interclusa (Walker, 1858) (Mangrove Drummer)
Arunta perulata (GuÃÂ©rin-MÃÂ©neville, 1831) (White Drummer)

Genus Thopha Amyot & Serville, 1843

Thopha colorata Distant, 1907 (Orange Drummer)
Thopha emmotti Moulds, 2001 (Desert Double Drummer)
Thopha hutchinsoni Moulds, 2008 (North-western Double Drummer)
Thopha saccata (Fabricius, 1803) (Eastern Double Drummer)
Thopha sessiliba Distant, 1892 (Northern Double Drummer)

Subfamily Cicadettinae Buckton, 1889

Tribe Cicadettini Buckton, 1889

Genus Adelia Moulds, 2012

Adelia borealis (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Broad-winged Tiger)

Genus Atrapsalta Owen & Moulds, 2016

Atrapsalta audax Popple & Stolarski, 2024 (Adelaide Black Squeaker)
Atrapsalta collina (Ewart, 1989) (Sandstone Squeaker)
Atrapsalta corticina (Ewart, 1989) (Bark Squeaker)
Atrapsalta dolens (Walker, 1850) (South-western Bark Squeaker)
Atrapsalta emmotti (Owen & Moulds, 2016) (Channel Country Squeaker)
Atrapsalta encaustica (Germar, 1834) (Black Squeaker)
Atrapsalta furcilla Owen & Moulds, 2016 (Southern Mountain Squeaker)
Atrapsalta fuscata (Ewart, 1989) (Small Bark Squeaker)
Atrapsalta siccana (Ewart, 1989) (Bulloak Squeaker)
Atrapsalta vinea Owen & Moulds, 2016 (Clare Valley Squeaker)

Genus Auscala Moulds, 2012

Auscala flammea Emery, Emery & Hutchinson, 2020 (Red Mallee Creaker)
Auscala spinosa (Goding & Froggatt, 1904) (Creaking Branch Cicada)

Genus Austropunia

Austropunia cheloides (Munjina Peeper)

Genus Birrima Distant, 1906

Birrima castanea (Goding & Froggatt, 1904) (Red Tree-ticker)
Birrima varians (Germar, 1834) (Black Tree-ticker)

Genus Brevia

Brevia bullula (Grey Bubbler)

Genus Caliginopsalta Ewart, 2005

Caliginopsalta percola Ewart, 2005 (Royal Casuarina Ticker)

Genus Calipsalta

Calipsalta brunnea (Brown Spinifex Rattler)
Calipsalta fumosa (Pale Green Spinifex Rattler)
Calipsalta viridans (Green Spinifex Rattler)

Genus Chelapsalta Moulds, 2012

Chelapsalta puer (Walker, 1850) (Cassinia Cicada)
Chelapsalta myoporae Ewart, Popple and Marshall, 2015 (Copper Shrub-buzzer)

Genus Clinata Moulds, 2012

Clinata nodicosta (Goding & Froggatt, 1904) (Western Bent-winged Clicker)

Genus Clinopsalta Moulds, 2012

Clinopsalta adelaida (Ashton, 1914) (Murray Acacia Cicada)
Clinopsalta autumna Popple & Emery, 2017 (Ferny Acacia Cicada)
Clinopsalta tigris (Ashton, 1914) (Small Acacia Cicada)
Clinopsalta semilunata Popple & Emery, 2017 (Semilunata Cicada)

Genus Cognadanga

Cognadanga capricornica (Asphalt Cicada)
Cognadanga isos (Woomera Urchip)

Genus Crotopsalta Ewart, 2005

Crotopsalta fronsecetes Ewart, 2005 (Eastern Ticker)
Crotopsalta plexis Ewart, 2005 (Wilga Ticker)
Crotopsalta strenulum Ewart, 2005 (Rapid Ticker)
Crotopsalta poaecetes Ewart, 2005 (Cloncurry Ticker)
Crotopsalta leptotigris Ewart, 2009 (Cravens Peak Ticker)

Genus Diemeniana Distant, 1905

Diemeniana cincta (Fabricius, 1803) (Tasman Twanger)
Diemeniana euronotiana (Kirkaldy, 1909) (Golden Twanger)
Diemeniana frenchi (Distant, 1907) (Crop Duster)
Diemeniana hirsuta (Goding & Froggatt, 1904) (Black Twanger)
Diemeniana neboissi Burns, 1958 (Auburn Crop Duster)

Genus Dipsopsalta Moulds, 2012

Dipsopsalta signata (Distant, 1914) (Desert Grass-buzzer)

Genus Drymopsalta Ewart, 2005

Drymopsalta acrotela Ewart & Popple, 2013 (Top End Heath-buzzer)
Drymopsalta crepitum Ewart, 2005 (Cape York Heath-buzzer)
Drymopsalta daemeli (Distant, 1905) (Brown Heath-buzzer)
Drymopsalta hobsoni Ewart & Popple, 2013 (Inglewood Heath-buzzer)
Drymopsalta wallumi Ewart & Popple, 2013 (Wallum Heath-buzzer)

Genus Erempsalta Moulds, 2012

Erempsalta hermannsburgensis (Distant, 1907) (Turkey Bush Cicada)

Genus Ewartia Moulds, 2012

Ewartia adusta (Sporty Wattle Cicada)
Ewartia brevis (Cooktown Wattle Cicada)
Ewartia carina (Cape York Wattle Cicada)
Ewartia cuensis (Western Wattle Cicada)
Ewartia etesia (Northern Wattle Cicada)
Ewartia lapidosa (Inland Wattle Cicada)
Ewartia oldfieldi (Broad-striped Wattle Cicada)
Ewartia roberti (Thin-striped Wattle Cicada)
Ewartia thamna (Shrub Wattle Cicada)

Genus Falcatpsalta Owen and Moulds, 2016

Falcatpsalta aquilus (Ewart, 1989) (Sooty Squeaker)

Genus Froggattoides Distant, 1910

Froggattoides pallidus (Ashton, 1912) (Western Bent-wing)
Froggattoides typicus Distant, 1910 (Eastern Bent-wing)

Genus Gagatopsalta Ewart, 2005

Gagatopsalta obscura Ewart, 2005 (Clip-clop Cicada)
Gagatopsalta auranti Ewart, 2005 (Painted Brigalow Ticker)

Genus Galanga Moulds, 2012

Galanga labeculata (Distant 1882) (Double-spotted Cicada)

Genus Gelidea Moulds, 2012

Gelidea torrida (Erichson, 1842) (Southern Spotted Cicada)

Genus Graminitigrina Ewart and Marques, 2008

Graminitigrina aurora Ewart, Popple and Hill, 2017 (Emerald Grass-ticker)
Graminitigrina bolloni Ewart and Marques, 2008 (Southern Grass-clicker )
Graminitigrina bowensis Ewart and Marques, 2008 (Northern Grass-clicker)
Graminitigrina carnarvonensis Ewart and Marques, 2008 (Maranoa Grass-clicker)
Graminitigrina einasleighi Ewart, Popple and Hill, 2017 (Ornamental Grass-clicker)
Graminitigrina flindensis Ewart, Popple and Hill, 2017 (Hughenden Grass-clicker)
Graminitigrina karumbae Ewart and Marques, 2008 (Far Northern Grass-clicker)
Graminitigrina selwynensis Ewart, Popple and Hill, 2017 (Selwyn Range Grass-clicker)
Graminitigrina triodiae Ewart and Marques, 2008 (Central Grass-clicker)
Graminitigrina uluruensis Ewart, Popple and Hill, 2017 (Uluru Grass-clicker)

Genus Gudanga Distant, 1905

Gudanga adamsi Moulds, 1996 (Northern Brigalow Blackwing)
Gudanga aurea Moulds, 1996 (Golden Blackwing)
Gudanga boulayi Distant, 1905 (Red Blackwing)
Gudanga browni (Distant, 1913) (Orange Blackwing)
Gudanga emmotti Ewart and Popple, 2013 (Noonbah Blackwing)
Gudanga kalgoorliensis Moulds, 1996 (Kalgoorlie Blackwing)
Gudanga kolos Moulds & Marshall, 2025 (Wingpatch)
Gudanga lithgowae Ewart and Popple, 2013 (Southern Brigalow Blackwing)
Gudanga nowlandi Ewart and Popple, 2013 (Mulga Blackwing)
Gudanga pterolongata Olive, 2007 (Croydon Blackwing)
Gudanga solata Moulds, 1996 (Dark Red Blackwing)

Genus Haemopsalta Owen and Moulds, 2016

Haemopsalta aktites (Beach Squeaker)
Haemopsalta eximia (Dharug Squeaker)
Haemopsalta flammeata (Sunray Squeaker)
Haemopsalta georgina (Tasmanian Squeaker)
Haemopsalta rubea (Red Squeaker)

Genus Heliopsalta Moulds, 2012

Heliopsalta polita (Popple, 2003) (Enamel Cicada)

Genus Heremusina Ewart, 2018

Heremusina pipatio Ewart, 2018 (Cloncurry Watch-winder)
Heremusina udeoecetes Ewart, 2018 (Alice Springs Watch-winder)

Genus Kalarko

Kalarko ferruginosus (Flying Red Snapper)

Genus Kikihia Dugdale, 1972

Kikihia convicta (Distant, 1892) (Norfolk Island Cicada)

Genus Kobonga Distant, 1906

Kobonga apicans Moulds and Kopestonsky, 2001 (Northern Robust Clicker)
Kobonga apicata (Ashton, 1914) (Western Clicker)
Kobonga froggatti Distant, 1913 (Maroon Clicker )
Kobonga fuscomarginata (Distant, 1914) (Slow Dinger)
Kobonga godingi (Distant, 1905) (Southern Robust Clicker)
Kobonga oxleyi (Distant, 1882) (Moree Dinger)
Kobonga umbrimargo (Walker, 1858) (Orange Clicker)

Genus Limnopsalta Moulds, 2012

Limnopsalta stradbrokensis (Distant, 1915) (Wallum Sedge-clicker)

Genus Marteena Moulds, 1986

Marteena rubricincta (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Mallee Chirper)

Genus Mugadina Moulds, 2012

Mugadina cloncurryi (Straw Grass-ticker)
Mugadina emma (Amber Grass-ticker)
Mugadina hamiltoni (Hamilton Grass-ticker)
Mugadina marshalli (Yellow Grass-ticker)
Mugadina superba (Superb Grass-ticker)

Genus Myopsalta Moulds, 2012

Myopsalta albiventris Popple, 2017 (Pale-bellied Grass Buzzer)
Myopsalta atrata (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Orange-bellied Buzzer)
Myopsalta bassiana Popple, 2017 (Bassian Buzzer)
Myopsalta binotata (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Robust Smoky Buzzer)
Myopsalta bisonabilis Popple and Stolarski, 2024 (Adelaide Buzzer)
Myopsalta chrysopedia Popple, 2017 (Black Sandplain Buzzer)
Myopsalta coolahensis Emery, Emery and Popple, 2015 (Coolah Grass Buzzer)
Myopsalta crucifera (Ashton, 1914) (Brown Buzzer)
Myopsalta gordoni Popple, 2017 (Black Acacia Buzzer)
Myopsalta leona Popple, 2017 (Black Brigalow Buzzer)
Myopsalta longicauda Popple, 2017 (Wavering Buzzer)
Myopsalta riverina Popple, 2017 (Eastern Mallee Buzzer)
Myopsalta septa Popple, 2017 (Warwick Grass Buzzer)
Myopsalta lactea (Distant, 1905) (Dark Smoky Buzzer)
Myopsalta libritor Emery, Emery and Popple, 2015 (Coolah Repeater)
Myopsalta mackinlayi (Distant, 1882) (Fence Buzzer)
Myopsalta majurae Popple, 2017 (Mt Ainslie Buzzer)
Myopsalta melanobasis Popple, 2017 (Broad-winged Buzzer)
Myopsalta parvula Popple, 2017 (Black Mountain Tinkler)
Myopsalta platyptera Popple, 2017 (Theodore Chirper)
Myopsalta umbra Popple, 2017 (Olive Vine Buzzer)
Myopsalta waterhousei (Distant, 1905) (Smoky Buzzer)
Myopsalta wollomombii (Coombs, 1995) (New England Grass Buzzer)
Myopsalta xerograsidia Popple, 2017 (Fishing Reel Buzzer)

Genus Nanopsalta Moulds, 2012

Nanopsalta basalis (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Paperbark Tree-buzzer)

Genus Neopunia Moulds, 2012

Neopunia graminis (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Fluoro Grass Pixie)

Genus Noongara Moulds, 2012

Noongara issoides (Distant, 1905) (Perth Stubby-wing)

Genus Palapsalta Moulds, 2012

Palapsalta belli Emery, Emery and Hutchinson, 2018 (Pilbara Tree-buzzer)
Palapsalta circumdata (Walker, 1852) (Bronze Tree-buzzer)
Palapsalta eyrei (Distant, 1882) (Yellow Tree-buzzer)
Palapsalta ligneocauda Emery, Emery and Hutchinson, 2018 (Lime Tree-buzzer)
Palapsalta palaga Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Northern River Tree-buzzer)
Palapsalta serpens Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Pale-sided Tree-buzzer)
Palapsalta virgulata (Ewart, 1989) (Striped Tree-buzzer)
Palapsalta vitellina (Ewart, 1989) (Eastern River Tree-buzzer)

Genus Paraclinata

Paraclinata chlorotes (Green Wingbanger)
Paraclinata nullarboris (Nullarbor Wingbanger)

Genus Paradina Moulds, 2012

Paradina leichardti (Distant, 1882) (Black Grass-ticker)

Genus Parvopsalta

Parvopsalta victoriae (Podgy Black Chirper)

Genus Pauropsalta Goding and Froggatt, 1904

Pauropsalta accola Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Subcoastal Squawker)
Pauropsalta adelphe Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Top End Frog Squawker)
Pauropsalta agasta Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Kimberley Frog Squawker)
Pauropsalta borealis Goding and Froggatt, 1904 (Little Orange Squawker)
Pauropsalta castanea Goding and Froggatt, 1904 (Flinders Squawker)
Pauropsalta confinis Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Seismic Squawker)
Pauropsalta conflua Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Small Mallee Squawker)
Pauropsalta contigua Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Oven Squawker)
Pauropsalta elgneri (Ashton, 1912) (Cape York Galloper)
Pauropsalta ewarti Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Herberton Squawker)
Pauropsalta extensa Goding and Froggatt, 1904 (Slender Squawker)
Pauropsalta extrema (Distant, 1892) (Typewriter)
Pauropsalta herveyensis Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Herveys Range Squawker)
Pauropsalta infrasila Moulds, 1987 (Tropical Orange Squawker)
Pauropsalta infuscata (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Large Mallee Squawker)
Pauropsalta juncta Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Stirling Squawker)
Pauropsalta katherina Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Kathy's Squawker)
Pauropsalta kriki Owen and Moulds, 2016 (River Galloper)
Pauropsalta melanopygia Germar, 1834) (Strident Sqawker)
Pauropsalta mneme (Walker, 1850) (Alarm Clock Squawker)
Pauropsalta opaca Ewart, 1989 (Fairy Dust Squawker)
Pauropsalta rubra Goding & Froggatt, 1904 (Sale Squeaker)
Pauropsalta similis Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Kimberley Squawker)
Pauropsalta sinavilla Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Pilbara Squawker)
Pauropsalta stigmatica Distant, 1905 (Small Adelaide Squawker)
Pauropsalta walkeri Moulds and Owen, 2011 (Normanton Squawker)

Genus Pedana

Pedana hesperia (Buzzing Stubby-wing)

Genus Pegapsaltria

Pegapsaltria lutea (Flying Yellow Fairy)

Genus Pericallea

Pericallea ewartioides (Gold Silver Heath-buzzer)
Pericallea katherina (Green Silver Heath-buzzer)

Genus Physeema Moulds, 2012

Physeema bellatrix (Ashton, 1914) (Esperance Ticker)
Physeema convergens (Walker, 1850) (Duke)
Physeema labyrinthica (Walker, 1850) (Southern Coastal Ticker)
Physeema latorea (Walker, 1850) (Northern Sandplain Ticker)
Physeema quadricincta (Walker, 1850) (Tick-tock)

Genus Pipilopsalta Ewart, 2005

Pipilopsalta ceuthoviridis Ewart, 2005 (Green Desert Ticker)

Genus Platypsalta Moulds, 2012

Platypsalta dubia (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Black Scrub-buzzer)
Platypsalta mixta (Distant, 1914) (Black Scrub-buzzer)

Genus Plerapsalta Moulds, 2012

Plerapsalta incipiens (Walker, 1850) (Tiny Ambertail)
Plerapsalta multifascia (Walker, 1850) (Neon Ambertail)

Genus Popplepsalta Owen and Moulds, 2016

Popplepsalta aeroides Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Blue-banded Scratcher)
Popplepsalta annulata (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Sprinkler Squeaker)
Popplepsalta ayrensis (Ewart, 1989) (Ephemeral Squeaker)
Popplepsalta blackdownensis (Popple, 2013) (Blackdown Squeaker)
Popplepsalta corymbiae (Popple, 2013) (Western Red-eyed Squeaker)
Popplepsalta decora (Popple, 2013) (Static Squeaker)
Popplepsalta granitica (Popple, 2013) (Northern Red-eyed Squeaker)
Popplepsalta inversa (Popple, 2013) (Retro Squeaker)
Popplepsalta kobongoides (Popple, 2013) (Mimic Squeaker)
Popplepsalta notialis (Popple, 2013)
Popplepsalta notialis incitata (Popple, 2013) (Inland Sprinkler Squeaker)
Popplepsalta notialis notialis (Popple, 2013) (Southern Red-eyed Squeaker)
Popplepsalta rubristrigata (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Red Scratcher)
Popplepsalta simplex (Popple, 2013) (Atherton Squeaker)
Popplepsalta subtropica (Popple, 2013) (Subtropical Red-eyed Squeaker)
Popplepsalta torrensis (Popple, 2013) (Hughenden Red-eyed Squeaker)
Popplepsalta tremula (Popple, 2013) (Maraca Squeaker)

Genus Punia Moulds, 2012

Genus Pyropsalta Moulds, 2012

Pyropsalta amnica (Perth Bandit)
Pyropsalta melete (Red Bandit)
Pyropsalta patula (Pale Bandit)
Pyropsalta rhythmica (Orange Bandit)

Genus Relictapsalta Owen and Moulds, 2016

Relictapsalta nigristriga (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Dusty Squawker)

Genus Samaecicada Popple and Emery, 2010

Samaecicada mallee (Mallee Fairy)
Samaecicada subolivacea (Red-eyed Fairy)

Genus Simona Moulds, 2012

Simona erema Ewart, Popple and Marshall, 2015 (Roaring Senna Cicada)
Simona retracta Ewart, Popple and Marshall, 2015 (Charleville Eremophila Cicada)
Simona sancta (Distant, 1913) (Western Eremophila Cicada)

Genus Sylphoides Moulds, 2012

Sylphoides arenaria (Distant, 1907) (Sand Fairy)

Genus Taurella Moulds, 2012

Taurella forresti (Distant, 1882) (Hibiscus Cicada)
Taurella froggatti (Distant, 1907) (Red Fairy)
Taurella viridis (Ashton, 1912) (Emerald Fairy)

Genus Telmapsalta Moulds, 2012

Telmapsalta hackeri (Distant, 1915) (Paperbark Cicada)

Genus Terepsalta Moulds, 2012

Terepsalta infans (Walker, 1850) (Southern Stubby Grass-ticker)
Terepsalta leichhardti Ewart, 2013 (Northern Stubby Grass-ticker)

Genus Toxala Moulds, 2012

Toxala verna (Distant, 1912) (Bent-winged Grass-buzzer)
Toxala mckinnonae Popple, 2015 (Herberton Grass-buzzer)

Genus Urabunana Distant, 1905

Urabunana sericeivitta (Walker, 1862) (Eastern Grass-buzzer)

Genus Uradolichos Moulds, 2012

Uradolichos longipennis (Ashton, 1914) (Candy Tiger-squawker)
Uradolichos rotunda Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Dark Tiger-squawker)

Genus Xeropsalta Ewart, 2018

Xeropsalta aridula Ewart, 2018 (Simpson Desert Grass-shaker)
Xeropsalta eremica Moulds & Marshall, 2025 (Nullarbor Green)
Xeropsalta festiva (Distant, 1907) (Bee Gleeper)
Xeropsalta rattrayi Ewart, 2018 (Green Grass-shaker)
Xeropsalta thomsoni Ewart, 2018 (Birdsville Grass-ticker)

Genus Yoyetta Moulds, 2012

Yoyetta aaede (Adelaide Firetail)
Yoyetta abdominalis (Golden-haired Firetail)
Yoyetta australicta (Southern Ticking Ambertail)
Yoyetta bushi
Yoyetta celis (Silver Princess)
Yoyetta corbinorum
Yoyetta corindi (North Coast Ambertail)
Yoyetta crepita
Yoyetta cumberlandi (Cumberland Ambertail)
Yoyetta darug (Sydney Ticking Ambertail)
Yoyetta delicata (Delicate Ambertail)
Yoyetta denisoni (Black Firetail)
Yoyetta douglasi (Grampians Firetail)
Yoyetta electrica (Rattling Firetail)
Yoyetta enigmatica (Restless Firetail)
Yoyetta fluviatilis (River Ambertail)
Yoyetta fumea (Smoky-winged Ambertail)
Yoyetta grandis Red-eyed Firetail)
Yoyetta humphreyae (Varied Ambertail)
Yoyetta hunterorum (Sydney Treetop Ticker)
Yoyetta ignita Fiery Ambertail)
Yoyetta incepta (False Ambertail)
Yoyetta kershawi (Victorian Firetail)
Yoyetta landsboroughi (Small Bassian Ambertail)
Yoyetta loftyensis (Mount Lofty Firetail)
Yoyetta nathani
Yoyetta ngarabal (Glade Firetail)
Yoyetta nigrimontana (Small Southern Ambertail)
Yoyetta psammitica (Sandstone Ambertail)
Yoyetta regalis (Red Ringer)
Yoyetta repetens (Zipping Ambertail)
Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail)
Yoyetta robusta (Robust Ambertail)
Yoyetta serrata (Serrated Firetail)
Yoyetta spectabilis (Wavering Firetail)
Yoyetta subalpina (Subalpine Firetail)
Yoyetta timothyi (Brown Firetail)
Yoyetta tristrigata (Tropical Ambertail)
Yoyetta verrens (Sweeping Firetail)

Tribe Chlorocystini Distant, 1905

Genus Chlorocysta Westwood, 1851

Chlorocysta fumea (Ashton, 1914) (McIllwraith Range Bottle Cicada)
Chlorocysta suffusa (Distant, 1907) (Marbled Bottle Cicada)
Chlorocysta vitripennis (Westwood, 1851) (Lesser Bottle Cicada)

Genus Cystopsaltria Goding and Froggatt, 1904

Cystopsaltria immaculata Goding and Froggatt, 1904 (Rare Bladder Cicada)

Genus Cystosoma Westwood, 1842

Cystosoma saundersii Westwood, 1842 (Bladder Cicada)
Cystosoma schmeltzi Distant, 1882 (Small Bladder Cicada)

Genus Euthemopsaltria Moulds, 2014

Euthemopsaltria laeta Moulds, 2014 (Reticulate Bottle Cicada)

Genus Glaucopsaltria Goding and Froggatt, 1904

Glaucopsaltria viridis Goding and Froggatt, 1904 (Bottle Cicada)

Genus Guineapsaltria de Boer, 1993

Guineapsaltria flava (Goding and Froggatt), 1904 (Green Fairy)

Genus Gymnotympana StÃÂ¥l, 1861

Gymnotympana rufa (Ashton, 1914) (Crimson Fairy)
Gymnotympana varicolor (Distant, 1907) (Red Belly)

Genus Owra Ashton, 1912

Owra insignis Ashton, 1912 (Green Ghost)

Genus Thaumastopsaltria Kirkaldy, 1900

Thaumastopsaltria globosa (Distant, 1897) (Slender Green Growler)
Thaumastopsaltria smithersi Moulds, 2012 (Robust Green Growler)

Genus Venustria Goding and Froggatt, 1904

Venustria superba Goding and Froggatt, 1904 (Frog Cicada)

Tribe Pictilini Moulds & Hill, 2018

Genus Amica Moulds & Marshall, 2025

Amica glauca Moulds & Marshall, 2025 (Bluebush Cicada)
Amica sitis Moulds & Marshall, 2025 (Woomera Green Friendly)

Genus Chrysocicada Boulard, 1989

Chrysocicada franceaustralae (Broad-headed Alea)
Chrysocicada inflata (Narrow-headed Alea)
Chrysocicada trophis (Golden Alea)

Genus Pictila Moulds, 2012

Pictila occidentalis (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Green Mallee Cicada)

Tribe Prasiini Matsumura, 1917

Genus Lembeja Distant, 1883

Lembeja paradoxa (Karsch, 1890) (Bagpipe Cicada)
Lembeja vitticollis (Ashton, 1912) (Brown Leaf Cicada)

Tribe Lamotialnini Boulard, 1976

Genus Aleeta Moulds, 2003

Aleeta curvicosta (Germar, 1834) (Floury Baker)

Genus Tryella Moulds, 2003

Tryella adela Moulds, 2003 (Small Maroon Bullet)
Tryella burnsi Moulds, 2003 (Brown Bullet)
Tryella castanea (Distant, 1905) (Small Rusty Bullet)
Tryella crassa Moulds, 2003 (Dusky Bullet)
Tryella fumipennis Emery, Emery, Hutchinson & Ong, 2022 (Smoky-winged Bullet)
Tryella graminea Moulds, 2003 (Grass Bullet)
Tryella infuscata Moulds, 2003 (Large Maroon Bullet)
Tryella kauma Moulds, 2003 (Silver-striped Bullet)
Tryella lachlani Moulds, 2003 (Golden Black Bullet)
Tryella noctua (Distant, 1913) (Chocolate Bullet)
Tryella occidens Moulds, 2003 (Dusty Brown Bullet)
Tryella ochra Moulds, 2003 (Golden Brown Bullet)
Tryella rubra (Goding and Froggatt, 1904) (Large Rusty Bullet)
Tryella stalkeri (Distant, 1907) (Honey Bullet)
Tryella willsi (Distant, 1882) (Black Bullet)
Tryella wuggubun Emery, Emery, Hutchinson & Ong, 2022 (Kimberley Bullet)

List of cicadas of Australia

Family Cicadidae <small>Latreille, 1802</small>

Subfamily Cicadinae <small>Latreille, 1802</small>

Tribe Burbungini <small>Moulds, 2005</small>

Tribe Cicadini <small>Latreille</small>

Tribe Cryptotympanini <small>Handlirsch, 1925</small>

Tribe Cyclochilini

Tribe Jassopsaltriini <small>Moulds, 2005</small>

Tribe Kimberpsaltriini <small>Moulds, Marshall and Popple, 2021</small>

Tribe Macrotristriini <small>Moulds, 2018</small>

Tribe Platypleurini <small>Schmidt, 1918</small>

Tribe Talcopsaltriini <small>Moulds, 2008</small>

Tribe Tamasini <small>Moulds, 2005</small>

Tribe Thophini <small>Distant, 1904</small>

Subfamily Cicadettinae <small>Buckton, 1889</small>

Tribe Cicadettini <small>Buckton, 1889</small>

Tribe Chlorocystini <small>Distant, 1905</small>

Tribe Pictilini <small>Moulds & Hill, 2018</small>

Tribe Prasiini <small>Matsumura, 1917</small>

Tribe Lamotialnini <small>Boulard, 1976</small>

Family Tettigarctidae <small>Distant, 1905</small>

Subfamily Tettigarctinae <small>Distant, 1905</small>

Tribe Tettigarctini <small>Distant, 1905</small>

See also

References