Biology:Uradolichos

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Uradolichos is a genus of cicadas, also known as tiger-sqawkers, in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.[1]

Etymology

The genus name Uradolichos is derived from Greek dolichos (‘long’), with reference to the elongated body, especially of the males.[1]

Species

As of 2025 there were two described species in the genus:[2]

  • Uradolichos longipennis (Ashton, 1914) (Candy Tiger-squawker)
  • Uradolichos rotunda Owen and Moulds, 2016 (Dark Tiger-squawker)

References

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  2. L.W. Popple (2025). "Genus Uradolichos Moulds, 2012". Popple Creative Industries. https://dr-pop.net/uradolichos.htm. 

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