Anapsaltoda pulchra

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.

Description

The species has a forewing length of 57–62 mm.

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.

Behaviour

Adults may be heard from late November to March, clinging to the trunks of rainforest trees, uttering loud, rich, yodelling calls.