Taurella viridis
| Taurella viridis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Taurella |
| Species: | T. viridis
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| Binomial name | |
| Taurella viridis | |
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Taurella viridis is a species of cicada, also known as the emerald fairy, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1912 by Australian entomologist Julian Howard Ashton.[1][2]
Description
The length of the forewing is 15–20 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs across much of northern Australia. Associated habitats include grassy and riparian woodlands with thickets of shrubs, especially Grewia retusifolia.[3][2]
Behaviour
Adult males may be heard from November to February, clinging to the stems of small shrubs and grasses, emitting high-pitched buzzing and pulsing calls.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ashton, H (1912). "Some new Australian Cicadidae". Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria. New Series. 24: 221–229 [226].
- ^ a b c "Species Taurella viridis (Ashton, 1912)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ a b c "Emerald Fairy Taurella viridis (Ashton, 1912)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-11.