Previously referred to as Cicadetta forresti. Species number (TNS): 449. Fore wing length: 15–22 mm. Distribution and seasonality: Coastally and subcoastally from Cooktown in north Queensland south to Taree in New South Wales, with an isolated record from Sackville north of Windsor (J. Poyitt). Adults occur from September to April. Notable localities: Cairns, Finch Hatton, St Lucia. Habitat: Tropical and subtropical rainforest, riparian vegetation and gardens, often in association with hibiscus, including Hibiscus tiliaceus and H. heterophyllus. Calling song and behaviour: A series of short, high-pitched hiss-like "ziits" followed by a longer, continuous hiss. Singing can occur throughout the day, especially under cloud cover and during early morning, at late afternoon and at dusk in sunny weather. Similar species: None; a distinctive species.