Graminitigrina uluruensis is a species of cicada, also known as the Uluru grass-clicker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2017 by entomologists Anthony Ewart, Lindsay Popple and Kathy Hill.[1]
| Graminitigrina uluruensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Graminitigrina |
| Species: | G. uluruensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Graminitigrina uluruensis | |
Etymology
editThe specific epithet uluruensis refers to the type locality.[1]
Description
editThe length of the forewing is 13–16 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editThe species occurs in the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, as well as at Tennant Creek and near Larrimah, all in the Northern Territory. The holotype was collected at Uluru. Its associated habitat is grassland with low, scattered trees.[3][2]
Behaviour
editAdults have been heard in January and February, clinging to grass stems, uttering ratchet-like calls containing sequences of clicks ending in a chirp.[3]
References
edit- 1 2 3 Ewart, A; Popple, LW; Hill, KBR (2017). "Five new species of grass cicadas in the genus Graminitigrina (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettinae: Cicadettini) from Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia: comparative morphology, songs, behaviour and distributions". Zootaxa. 4228 (1): 1–62 [15].
- 1 2 "Species Graminitigrina uluruensis Ewart, Popple & Hill, 2017". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- 1 2 3 "Uluru Grass-clicker Graminitigrina uluruensis Ewart, Popple and Hill, 2017". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
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