Chrysocicada franceaustralae
| Chrysocicada franceaustralae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Chrysocicada |
| Species: | C. franceaustrale
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| Binomial name | |
| Chrysocicada franceaustrale | |
Chrysocicada franceaustrale is a species of cicada, also known as the broad-headed alea, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Pictilini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1989 by French entomologist Michel Boulard.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet franceaustrale refers to the 1988 France-Australe Bicentenary Expedition to Shark Bay, in the course of which the species was discovered.[1][3]
Description
The length of the forewing is 16–22 mm.[1][4]
Distribution and habitat
The species is only known from Meda Station, north-west Western Australia. The associated habitat is low grassy eucalypt woodland.[2][4]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard in January and February, clinging to low vegetation, emitting distinctive buzzing calls.[4][2]
References
- ^ a b c d Boulard, M (1989). "Expedition France-Australe (5 juillet-5 aout 1988). Participation entomologique. Compte-Rendu de Mission en Australie Occidentale". Ecole pratique des hautes Etudes, travaux du Laboratoire Biologie et Evolution des Insectes Hemipteroidea. 2: 55–82 [67–68].
- ^ a b c d "Species Chrysocicada franceaustralae Boulard, 1989". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
- ^ "Chrysocicada franceaustralae Boulard, 1989". World Auchenorrhyncha Database. TaxonWorks. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
- ^ a b c "Broad-Headed Alea Chrysocicada franceaustrale Boulard, 1989". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-26.