Meda Grass-bleater
Chrysocicada trophis Moulds and Marshall, 2022
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Species number (TNS):
889.
Fore wing length:
13–16 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Known only from Meda Station,
north-west Western Australia.
Adults have been encountered
at least during February.
Habitat:
Grassland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A clean, buzzing whine,
produced in long bursts. Adults
occur on low vegetation.
Similar species:
Exmouth Grass-bleater,
Western Gold Cicada.
Currently known extent
