Tryella adela
Species of cicada
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Tryella adela is a species of cicada, also known as the small maroon bullet, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Lamotialnini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2003 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.[1][2]
| Tryella adela | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Cicadidae |
| Genus: | Tryella |
| Species: | T. adela |
| Binomial name | |
| Tryella adela | |
Etymology
The specific epithet adela comes from Greek άδηλος (uncertain, unknown or dubious), with reference to the small size and apparent scarcity of the species.[1][3]
Description
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory from the south-western edge of Arnhem Land westwards to Katherine and southwards to Daly Waters. The associated habitat is open woodland.[2][4]
