Thaumastopsaltria smithersi
| Thaumastopsaltria smithersi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Thaumastopsaltria |
| Species: | T. smithersi
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| Binomial name | |
| Thaumastopsaltria smithersi | |
Thaumastopsaltria smithersi is a species of cicada, also known as the robust green growler, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Chlorocystini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet smithersi honours Australian entomologist Courtenay Smithers.[1][3]
Description
The length of the forewing is 23–31 mm.[4]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Wet Tropics of Queensland from Cooktown southwards to Cardwell. The associated habitat is tropical rainforest.[2][4]
Behaviour
The cicadas are xylem feeders. Adult males may be heard from October to February, clinging high on the upper stems of rainforest trees, emitting loud, coarse, whistling calls, especially at dusk.[4][2]
References
- ^ a b c Moulds, MS (2012). "Thaumastopsaltria smithersi, a new Cicada from Northern Queensland with an analysis of its phylogenetic relationships (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettinae: Chlorocystini)". Australian Entomologist. 39 (4): 261–272 [261].
- ^ a b c d "Species Thaumastopsaltria smithersi Moulds, 2012". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ "Thaumastopsaltria smithersi Moulds, 2012". World Auchenorrhyncha Database. TaxonWorks. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ a b c "Robust Green Growler Thaumastopsaltria smithersi Moulds, 2012". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-25.