Macrotristria kathhillodes
| Macrotristria kathhillodes | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Macrotristria |
| Species: | M. kathhillodes
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| Binomial name | |
| Macrotristria kathhillodes | |
Macrotristria kathhillodes, also known as the deafening cherrynose, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2022 by Australian entomologist John C. Olive.[1][2]
Description
The length of the forewing is 48–64 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in Queensland from Herberton southwards to Nebo and Mount Moffatt. The habitat includes sclerophyll forest, especially riparian areas. The holotype was collected at Herberton.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adults are heard from November to February, clinging high to the upper branches of eucalypts, uttering loud, piercing screams that carry for large distances.[3]
References
- ^ a b Olive, JC (2022). "A new species of Macrotristria Stål, 1870 (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Macrotristriini) from Northern Queensland". Australian Entomologist. 49 (4): 257–264.
- ^ a b c "Species Macrotristria kathhillodes Olive, 2022". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ a b c L.W. Popple (2025). "Deafening Cherrynose Macrotristria kathhillodes Olive, 2022". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-03.