Illyria major
Species of cicada
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Illyria major, also known as the desert rattler, is a species of cicada in the true cicada family. It is endemic to Australia.[1][2][3]
| Illyria major | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Illyria |
| Species: | I. major |
| Binomial name | |
| Illyria major | |
Description
The forewing length is 31–37 mm.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in arid regions of northern Western Australia from Shark Bay, eastwards through the central Northern Territory to Mount Isa in north-western Queensland. The habitat includes open Acacia shrubland.[2][3]
Behaviour
Adults cling to the stems of shrubs and small trees, uttering loud, penetrating, rattling calls.[3]
