Neopunia

Neopunia is a monotypic genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.

Etymology

The genus name Neopunia is a combination derived from Greek neo (‘new’), and the cicada genus Punia, to which Neopunia is closely related.

Species

As of 2025 there was one described species in the genus:

• Neopunia graminis <small>(Goding & Froggatt, 1904)</small> (Fluoro Grass Pixie)

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