Chrysocicada trophis is a species of cicada, also known as the golden alea, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Pictilini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2022 by Australian entomologists Maxwell Sydney Moulds and David C. Marshall.
Etymology The specific epithet trophis, from Greek τροφόεις (“well-fed” or “stout”), refers to the inflated male abdomen.
Description The length of the forewing is 13–16 mm.
Distribution and habitat The species is only known from Meda Station in north-west Western Australia. The associated habitat is grassland.
Behaviour Adult males may be heard in February, clinging to low vegetation, emitting clean, buzzing and whining calls, produced in long bursts.
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