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Anapsaltoda pulchra
Species of cicada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anapsaltoda pulchra, also known as the golden emperor, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1912 by Australian entomologist Julian Howard Ashton.[1]
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Description
The species has a forewing length of 57–62 mm.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in the Wet Tropics of Queensland, from Mount Lewis southwards to the Kirrama Range, where it occurs in tropical rainforest habitats.[2]
Behaviour
Adults may be heard from late November to March, clinging to the trunks of rainforest trees, uttering loud, rich, yodelling calls.[2]
References
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