Taurella froggatti

Taurella froggatti
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Taurella
Species:	T. froggatti
Binomial name
Taurella froggatti (Distant, 1907) [1] [2]
Synonyms
Melampsalta froggattiDistant, 1907 Melampsalta sulcataDistant, 1907 Cicadetta froggatti(Distant, 1907) Cicadetta sulcata(Distant, 1907)

Taurella froggatti is a species of cicada, also known as the red fairy, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1907 by English entomologist William Lucas Distant. ^{[1] [2]}

Description

The length of the forewing is 15–19 mm. ^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Far North Queensland from Cape York southwards to Tully and Georgetown. Associated habitats include tropical grassland and grassy woodland, usually near water. ^{[3] [2]}

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard from December to February, clinging to the stems of grasses, emitting high-pitched buzzing and pulsing calls. ^[3]

References

1. Distant, WL (1907). "Rhynchotal notes.—XLIII". Annals and Magazine of Natural History. 7 (20): 411–423 [419].
2. "Species Taurella froggatti (Distant, 1907)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
3. "Red Fairy Taurella froggatti (Distant, 1907)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-11.