Chelapsalta is a genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds. The cicadas are found in inland south-eastern Australia.
Etymology The genus name Chelapsalta is a combination derived from the Greek chelo (claw), with reference to the shape of the male genitalia, and Latin psaltria (a female harpist).
Species As of 2025 there were two described species in the genus:
Chelapsalta myoporae (Copper Shrub-buzzer) Chelapsalta puer (Cassinia Cicada)
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