Xeropsalta

Xeropsalta is a genus of cicadas, also known as grass-shakers, in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2018 by Australian entomologist Anthony Ewart.

Species

As of 2025 there were five described species in the genus:

• Xeropsalta aridula (Simpson Desert Grass-shaker)
• Xeropsalta eremica (Nullarbor green)
• Xeropsalta festiva (Bee Gleeper)
• Xeropsalta rattrayi (Green Grass-shaker)
• Xeropsalta thomsoni (Birdsville Grass-shaker)

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