Christmas Island Cicada
Oxypleura calypso (Kirby, 1889)
© Popple Creative Industries 2014–2024
Species number (TNS):
608.
Fore wing length:
33–38 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Found on Christmas Island.
Adults are present from August
to April.
Notable localities:
Christmas Island.
Habitat:
Populations inhabit lush tropical
rainforest.
Calling song and behaviour:
A loud, rich call, with apparent
modulations. Adults can be
found at varying heights, usually
on the main trunks of rainforest
trees.
Similar species:
None; a distinctive cicada.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Male
Female
