Macrotristria vittata
| Macrotristria vittata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Macrotristria |
| Species: | M. vittata
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| Binomial name | |
| Macrotristria vittata | |
Macrotristria vittata, also known as the Jardine River cherrynose, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.[1][2]
Etymology
[edit]The specific epithet vittata, from Latin vitta (‘band’ or ‘ribbon’), refers to the prominent green band formed by the pronotal collar.[1]
Description
[edit]The length of the forewing is 44–46 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species is known only from the Cape York Peninsula of Far North Queensland. The holotype was collected from riverine vegetation on the upper reaches of the Jardine River.[3][2]
Behaviour
[edit]Adults have been heard in October, clinging to the trunks and upper branches of the trees, uttering continuous whining calls.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Moulds, MS (1992). "Two new species of Macrotristria Stål (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) from Queensland". Australian Entomological Magazine. 19 (4): 133–138 [134].
- ^ a b c "Species Macrotristria vittata Moulds, 1992". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ a b c L.W. Popple (2025). "Jardine River Cherrynose Macrotristria vittata Moulds, 1992". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
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