Yoyetta psammitica is a species of cicada, also known as the sandstone ambertail, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2025 by Australian entomologists David L. Emery, Nathan J. Emery and Lindsay Popple.[1][2]
| Yoyetta psammitica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Yoyetta |
| Species: | Y. psammitica |
| Binomial name | |
| Yoyetta psammitica | |
Etymology
editThe specific epithet psammitica is derived from Greek psammítēs (“sandstone”), referring to the species’ habitat.[1]
Description
editDistribution and habitat
editThe species occurs in the Carnarvon Range of Central Queensland as well as from the Warrumbungles southwards to Capertee and Bathurst in New South Wales. Associated habitats are the open eucalypt woodlands on sandstone soils of the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range.[3][2][1]
Behaviour
editAdult males may be heard, while in flight or perched on trees, emitting ticking and buzzing calls.[3]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 Emery, DL; Emery, NJ; Popple, LW (2025). "Description of three new cicada species in the genus Yoyetta Moulds (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettinae), from eastern Australia". Zootaxa. 5590 (2): 151–184] [162]. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.5590.2.1.
- 1 2 3 "Species Yoyetta psammitica Emery, Emery & Popple, 2025". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- 1 2 3 "Sandstone Ambertail Yoyetta psammitica Emery, Emery and Popple, 2025". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
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