Tryella burnsi
| Tryella burnsi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Tryella |
| Species: | T. burnsi
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| Binomial name | |
| Tryella burnsi | |
Tryella burnsi is a species of cicada, also known as the brown bullet, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Lamotialnini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2003 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet burnsi honours Alex Burns, who wrote several papers on Australian cicadas.[1][3]
Description
The length of the forewing is 20–27 mm. Body length is 15–22 mm.[4][1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in coastal and inland areas of tropical eastern Queensland from the Cape York Peninsula southwards to Gladstone. The associated habitat is tropical bushland and woodland.[2][4]
Behaviour
The cicadas are xylem feeders. Adult males may be heard from October to March, clinging to the stems of trees and shrubs, emitting wavering hissing calls.[4][2]
References
- ^ a b c d Moulds, MS (2003). "An appraisal of the cicadas of the genus Abricta Stål and allied genera (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Cicadidae)". Records of the Australian Museum. 55: 245–304 [278–280]. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ a b c d "Species Tryella burnsi Moulds, 2003". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "Tryella burnsi Moulds, 2003". World Auchenorrhyncha Database. TaxonWorks. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ a b c "Brown Bullet Tryella burnsi Moulds, 2003". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-28.