Tryella crassa
| Tryella crassa | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Tryella |
| Species: | T. crassa
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| Binomial name | |
| Tryella crassa | |
Tryella crassa is a species of cicada, also known as the dusky 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 crassa comes from Latin crassus (thick or fat), with reference to the stocky build of the species.[1][3]
Description
The length of the forewing is 20–31 mm. Body length is 15–25 mm.[4][1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs from the north-western Northern Territory eastwards through north-western Queensland to Charters Towers and southwards to near the Cape River. The associated habitat is open grassland with scattered trees and shrubs.[2][4]
Behaviour
The cicadas are xylem feeders. Adult males may be heard while clinging to the stems of low shrubs, emitting loud wavering 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 [283–284. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ a b c d "Species Tryella crassa Moulds, 2003". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "Tryella crassa Moulds, 2003". World Auchenorrhyncha Database. TaxonWorks. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ a b c "Dusky Bullet Tryella crassa Moulds, 2003". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-28.