Macrotristria kathhillodes

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Macrotristria kathhillodes
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Family: Cicadidae
Genus: Macrotristria
Species:
M. kathhillodes
Binomial name
Macrotristria kathhillodes
Olive, 2022 [1] [2]

Macrotristria kathhillodes, also known as the deafening cherrynose, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2022 by Australian entomologist John C. Olive. [1] [2]

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Description

The length of the forewing is 48–64 mm. [3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Queensland from Herberton southwards to Nebo and Mount Moffatt. The habitat includes sclerophyll forest, especially riparian areas. The holotype was collected at Herberton. [3] [2]

Behaviour

Adults are heard from November to February, clinging high to the upper branches of eucalypts, uttering loud, piercing screams that carry for large distances. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Olive, JC (2022). "A new species of Macrotristria Stål, 1870 (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Macrotristriini) from Northern Queensland". Australian Entomologist. 49 (4): 257–264.
  2. 1 2 3 "Species Macrotristria kathhillodes Olive, 2022". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  3. 1 2 3 L.W. Popple (2025). "Deafening Cherrynose Macrotristria kathhillodes Olive, 2022". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-03.


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