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Henicopsaltria Eydouxii
''Henicopsaltria eydouxii'', commonly known as the razor grinder, is a large species of cicada native to eastern Australia. Predominantly brown in colour, it is found in dry and wet sclerophyll forest in December and January and is quite common in Brisbane. Taxonomy The razor grinder was first described in 1838 by Félix Édouard Guérin-Méneville as ''Cicada eydouxii'' before being moved to the new genus ''Henicopsaltria'' in 1866. It is the type species. Its common name refers to its harsh call, which has been likened to the noise of a metal grinder. Description The razor grinder is a large cicada with a forewing measuring . Males and females are similar in color and markings. The head and thorax is red-brown with black markings. The wings are transparent with some brown discoloration. The male's call lasts for a few seconds, increases in volume, suddenly stops, and then suddenly starts again. They usually silently feed throughout the afternoon, and then groups call at ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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