Cystosoma saundersii

Bladder Cicada at Curtin, ACT

Cystosoma saundersii at Curtin, ACT - 11 Nov 2020
Cystosoma saundersii at Curtin, ACT - 11 Nov 2020
Cystosoma saundersii at Curtin, ACT - 11 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Cystosoma saundersii 17 Nov 2020 lpopple
Cystosoma saundersii 17 Nov 2020 lpopple
Cystosoma saundersii 12 Nov 2020 lpopple
Unidentified 12 Nov 2020 JenniM

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Easy to hear, very well camouflaged among clumps of leaves in bushes and trees. Very loud motor- like metallic call. Calling from 8pm to 8:30pm.

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lpopple wrote:
   12 Nov 2020
Thanks for posting this record. The Bladder Cicada is a relatively recent introduction to the ACT. See https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6039072/queenslands-bladder-cicada-lands-in-canberra/

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 11 Nov 2020 08:24 PM Recorded on
  • JenniM Recorded by

Additional information

  • Urban street Trees and shrubs Associated plant
  • Other cicadas - calling to each other one in this bush, below a tree with a group calling as were groups in other trees. Associated Insect
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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