Clear-winged Brigalow Cicada
Kobonga sp. 208
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Previously referred to as
Notopsalta sp. C.
Species number (TNS):
208.
Fore wing length:
21–24 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Southern Queensland, from
Lowood west to Goondiwindi and
north to near Theodore. Adults
occur from September to
January.
Notable localities:
Southwood National Park, Lake
Broadwater.
Habitat:
Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla)
dominated woodland and
scrubland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A soft, rapid series of ticks,
regularly interspersed with a
metallic "ziit". Adults sit on the
upper branches of Brigalow.
Similar species:
Gidyea Cicada.
Habitat
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Male
Female
