Psaltoda maccallumi

Psaltoda maccallumi, also known as the dark sage, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2002 by entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.

Description

The forewing length is 38–46 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species is found on the Mount Carbine Tableland in north-eastern Queensland, on Mounts Spurgeon and Lewis, in montane primary rainforest habitats.

Behaviour

Adults may be heard from November to December, clinging to the higher branches of rainforest trees, uttering loud, rich, whining calls followed by a series of slow, purring pulses.