Macrotristria maculicollis
| Macrotristria maculicollis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Macrotristria |
| Species: | M. maculicollis
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| Binomial name | |
| Macrotristria maculicollis | |
Macrotristria maculicollis, also known as the false cherrynose, 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 45–52 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs from the Connors River in inland Central Queensland southwards to the Pilliga Scrub in northern New South Wales. The syntype was collected at Dalby.[2] The habitat includes brigalow and eucalypt woodland.[3]
Behaviour
Adults are heard from November to March, clinging to the upper branches of trees, uttering calls characterised by an alarm-like scream followed by a series of shrill pulses.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ashton, H (1914). "Catalogue of the Cicadidae of the South Australian Museum with descriptions of several new species". Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of South Australia. 38: 345–358 [347].
- ^ a b c "Species Macrotristria maculicollis Ashton, 1914". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ a b c L.W. Popple (2025). "False Cherrynose Macrotristria maculicollis Ashton, 1914". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-02.