Thaumastopsaltria globosa

Thaumastopsaltria globosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Thaumastopsaltria
Species:	T. globosa
Binomial name
Thaumastopsaltria globosa (Distant, 1897) [1] [2]
Synonyms
Acrilla globosaDistant, 1897 Thaumastopsaltria glaucaAshton, 1912

Thaumastopsaltria globosa is a species of cicada, also known as the slender green growler, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Chlorocystini tribe. The species is native to Australia and New Guinea. It was described in 1897 by English entomologist William Lucas Distant. ^{[1] [2]}

Etymology

The specific epithet globosa (Latin: “round”) refers to the cicadas’ appearance. ^{[1] [3]}

Description

The length of the forewing is 23–31 mm. ^[4]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs from southern New Guinea and the Torres Strait Islands southwards to Daintree in north-eastern Queensland, as well as from Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory. The associated habitat is tropical rainforest. ^{[2] [4]}

Behaviour

The cicadas are xylem feeders. Adult males may be heard from September to June, clinging high on the upper stems of rainforest trees, emitting loud, coarse, whistling calls, especially at dusk. ^{[4] [2]}

References

1. Distant, WL (1897). "Viaggio di Lamberto Loria nella Papuasia orientale–XVII. Additions to our knowledge of the Cicadidae of New Guinea". Annali del Museo Civico di Storia Naturale, Genova. 2 (17): 378–383 [383].
2. "Species Thaumastopsaltria globosa (Distant, 1897)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
3. "Thaumastopsaltria globosa (Distant, 1897)". World Auchenorrhyncha Database. TaxonWorks. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
4. "Slender Green Growler Thaumastopsaltria globosa (Distant, 1897)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-25.