Macrotristria frenchi
| Macrotristria frenchi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Macrotristria |
| Species: | M. frenchi
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| Binomial name | |
| Macrotristria frenchi | |
Macrotristria frenchi, also known as the northern steamer, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1914 by Australian entomologist Julian Howard Ashton[1][2]
Description
The length of the forewing is 41–48 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The syntype was collected at the Katherine River.[2] The habitat includes riverine woodland.[3]
Behaviour
Adults are heard from November to February, clinging to the upper branches and trunks of eucalypts, acacias and pandans, uttering strong pulsing calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ashton, H (1914). "Notes on Australian Cicadidae". Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria. New Series. 27: 12–14 [12].
- ^ a b c "Species Macrotristria frenchi Ashton, 1914". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ^ a b c L.W. Popple (2025). "Northern Steamer Macrotristria frenchi (Distant, 1892)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-01.