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| Arunta interclusa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Arunta |
| Species: | A. interclusa |
| Binomial name | |
| Arunta interclusa | |
Arunta interclusa, also known as the mangrove drummer or mangrove cicada, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1858 by English entomologist Francis Walker.[1][2]
Description
[edit]The length of the forewing is 35–43 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in coastal eastern Australia, from Cooktown in Far North Queensland southwards to Newcastle, New South Wales. The associated habitat is mangroves, though females may also be found in coastal dune vegetation above the tidal zone.[3][2]
Behaviour
[edit]Adults have been heard from November to May, clinging to the upper branches of mangrove trees, uttering far-carrying, rattling calls.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Walker, F (1858). List of specimens of Homopterous insects in the collection of the British Museum. Supplement. London: British Museum. pp. 1–369 [5].
- 1 2 3 "Species Arunta interclusa (Walker, 1858)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- 1 2 3 L.W. Popple (2025). "Mangrove Drummer Arunta interclusa (Walker, 1858)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
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