Michael V said:

ruby said:

Michael V said:

You might be interested in this book:

• Title: A Photo Guide to Common Cicadas of the Greater Sydney Region 2nd edition.
• Author: Nathan Emery
• Overview: Features identification photos and details on common cicada species found around Sydney and the Greater Sydney area.

Thanks MV, I have it, and it is sooo good. :)))

Cool.

Nathan is Mrs V’s college friend’s son. His father (David) inspired him to study cicadas. We have sent him cicadas from here to identify.

Oh MV, that is lovely. That gives special meaning to the sweet dedication. Pass on to them how much the book is appreciated, it has so much detail set out so accessibly. I particularly love the actual size silhouette of cicada. And the book can slip into my backpack along with all the other crap I carry around on walks.
It was this book that introduced me to the Brown Heath Buzzer, the smallest of our cicadas. And a small range- in my area!
Some of the common names deserve their own fanclub…..the Alarm Clock Squawker, Golden Twanger, the Sand Fairy, the Smoky Buzzer…