Neopsaltoda

Neopsaltoda is a monotypic genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, that is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1910 by English entomologist William Lucas Distant.

Species

There is a single species in the genus:
Neopsaltoda crassa is also known as the dark knight.

Description

The length of the forewing is 38–45 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species is restricted to the McIlwraith Range of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, where it inhabits vine thicket scrub with she-oaks or paperbarks.

Behaviour

Adults can be heard from late December to January, clinging to the upper branches of the trees, uttering strong, rich, pulsing calls.