Cape York Cherrynose
Macrotristria lachlani Moulds, 1992
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Species number (TNS):
073.
Fore wing length:
42–47 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Restricted to Cape York
Peninsula where it is found at
Pormpuraaw (P. Buosi and
C. Kahler), Punsland Bay,
Heathlands and Hann River
Crossing west of Laura. Adults
occur from October to February.
Habitat:
Open forest and tropical
eucalypt woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A loud whine, with continuous
and pulsing components. Adults
occur on the upper braches and
stems of trees and are often
found on Darwin Stringybark
(Eucalyptus tetradonta).
Similar species:
None, a distinctive cicada.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Male