Northern Steamer
Macrotristria frenchi (Distant, 1892)
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Male
Species number (TNS):
064.
Fore wing length:
41–48 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
The Top End of the Northern
Territory from Litchfield National
Park east to Cooper Creek and
south to Mataranka. Adults
occur from November
toFebruary.
Notable localities:
Tolmer Falls, Katherine Gorge
National Park.
Habitat:
Riverine woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A strong pulsing call with a hiss-
like or chanting quality. Singing
occurs at intervals during the
day as well as at dusk. Adults sit
on the upper branches and
stems of trees, including
eucalypts, acacias and
pandanus.
Similar species:
None, a distinctive cicada.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
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