Macrotristria thophoides

Macrotristria thophoides, also known as the false drummer, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1914 by Australian entomologist Julian Howard Ashton

Description

The length of the forewing is 46–58 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Western Australia from the Gascoyne River southwards to Yalgoo and Norseman. The syntype was collected at Norseman. The habitat includes low, open shrubland.

Behaviour

Adults are heard from January to February, clinging to low trees in local aggregations, uttering loud metallic whines.