Yoyetta abdominalis, also known as the golden-haired firetail, is a species of cicada, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was first described in 1892 by English entomologist William Lucas Distant.
Description The length of the forewing is 22–29 mm.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs from the Brindabella Range in the Australian Capital Territory southwards and westwards through much of Victoria to south-eastern South Australia, with an isolated population near Orange in central New South Wales. It also occurs in eastern Tasmania. Associated habitats include cool temperate eucalypt forest and subalpine woodland.
Behaviour Adult males may be heard from November to January, clinging to the upper branches of trees, emitting brief calls terminating in a sharp “tick”.
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