Tryella adela
| Tryella adela | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Tryella |
| Species: | T. adela
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| Binomial name | |
| Tryella adela | |
Tryella adela is a species of cicada, also known as the small maroon bullet, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Lamotialnini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2003 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet adela comes from Greek άδηλος (uncertain, unknown or dubious), with reference to the small size and apparent scarcity of the species.[1][3]
Description
The length of the forewing is 16–21 mm. Body length is 12–15 mm.[4][1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory from the south-western edge of Arnhem Land westwards to Katherine and southwards to Daly Waters. The associated habitat is open woodland.[2][4]
Behaviour
The cicadas are xylem feeders. Adult males may be heard in November and December, clinging to the stems of trees and shrubs, emitting hissing calls.[4][2]
References
- ^ a b c d Moulds, MS (2003). "An appraisal of the cicadas of the genus Abricta Stål and allied genera (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Cicadidae)". Records of the Australian Museum. 55: 245–304 [277–278. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ a b c d "Species Tryella adela Moulds, 2003". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "Tryella adela Moulds, 2003". World Auchenorrhyncha Database. TaxonWorks. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ a b c "Small Maroon Bullet Tryella adela Moulds, 2003". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-28.