Tryella fumipennis
| Tryella fumipennis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Tryella |
| Species: | T. fumipennis
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| Binomial name | |
| Tryella fumipennis | |
Tryella fumipennis is a species of cicada, also known as the smoky-winged bullet, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Lamotialnini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2022 by Australian entomologists David L. Emery, Nathan J. Emery, Paul M. Hutchinson and Simon Ong.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet fumipennis, Latin for “smoky wing”, refers to the smoky infusions on the distal half of the forewing.[1][3]
Description
The length of the forewing is 20–24 mm.[4][1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The associated habitat is low woodland and open shrubland.[2][4]
Behaviour
The cicadas are xylem feeders. Adult males may be heard from February to March.[4][2]
References
- ^ a b c d Emery, DL; Emery, NJ; Hutchinson, PM; Ong, S (2022). "Two new species of Tryella Moulds, 2003 (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) from Western Australia and the Northern Territory". Australian Entomologist. 49 (1): 23–42.
- ^ a b c d "Species Tryella fumipennis Emery, D., Emery, N., Hutchinson & Ong, 2022". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ^ "Tryella fumipennis Emery, Emery, Hutchinson & Ong, 2022". World Auchenorrhyncha Database. TaxonWorks. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ^ a b c "Smoky-winged Bullet Tryella fumipennis Emery, Emery, Hutchinson & Ong, 2022". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-29.