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Red Eye Cicada

Psaltoda moerens

Description:

The song of the male Red Eye is distinctive with two parts - a slow revving sound and a continuous call with a mild rattle. It sings at any time, and on hot days almost continuously. The Red Eye is found from southern Queensland to Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.

Habitat:

Urban areas, forests and woodlands.

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2 Comments

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

Very nice and interesting information about its singing

Noel Buensuceso
Noel Buensuceso 11 years ago

Nice find! Thanks for sharing RachelB!

RachaelB
Spotted by
RachaelB

Tasmania, Australia

Spotted on Dec 30, 2007
Submitted on Oct 20, 2012

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