False Drummer
Macrotristria thophoides Ashton, 1914
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Species number (TNS):
071.
Fore wing length:
46–58 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Western Australia, from the
Gascoyne River north of
Meekatharra south-west to near
Yalgoo and south-east to
Norseman. Adults occur during
January and February.
Notable localities:
Meekatharra, Cue, Coolgardie.
Habitat:
Low open scrubland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A loud metallic whine. Adults
occur in local aggregations on
low trees.
Similar species:
A distinctive cicada; check
genus Thopha.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
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