Taurella froggatti

Taurella froggatti is a species of cicada, also known as the red fairy, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1907 by English entomologist William Lucas Distant.

Description

The length of the forewing is 15–19 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Far North Queensland from Cape York southwards to Tully and Georgetown. Associated habitats include tropical grassland and grassy woodland, usually near water.

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard from December to February, clinging to the stems of grasses, emitting high-pitched buzzing and pulsing calls.