Tryella infuscata
| Tryella infuscata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Tryella |
| Species: | T. infuscata
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| Binomial name | |
| Tryella infuscata | |
Tryella infuscata is a species of cicada, also known as the large maroon 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 infuscata comes from Latin (“obscured” or “darkened”), with reference to the infuscations on the forewings of the species.[1][3]
Description
The length of the forewing is 22–27 mm. Body length is 17–23 mm.[4][1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs from east of Harts Range in the east of the Northern Territory eastwards to the south of Normanton, near the Gulf of Carpentaria, in north-western Queensland. The associated habitat is open tropical woodland.[2][4]
Behaviour
The cicadas are xylem feeders. Adult males may be heard in January and February, clinging to the upper branches of trees, emitting strong 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 [287]. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ a b c d "Species Tryella infuscata Moulds, 2003". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "Tryella infuscata Moulds, 2003". World Auchenorrhyncha Database. TaxonWorks. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ a b c "Large Maroon Bullet Tryella infuscata Moulds, 2003". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-28.