We have the sound of summer following the emergence of cicadas after their years underground a nymphs. As we have Eucalyptus trees all around our property the cicadas are here in huge numbers. Previously I have posted various cicada species from earlier seasons when they were in large numbers. I won't repeat those, but I have found other species I have not photographed previously which is exciting.
The first of these is a small cicada, Red Tree-ticker one of many similar species found in various regions of Australia.
Another first is the cicada that reputedly has the loudest noise of any insect in the world, up to 120 dB. It is the Eastern Double Drummer, largest cicada in Australia and its range if from North Queensland to the south Coast of NSW.
Another first, both sighted and photographed is the Yellowbelly Cicada, Psaltoda harrisii,
It is a relative of the larger and more sighted Black Prince, although I haven't seen one of those on our property. The range is the eucalyptus fores of the east coast.
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