Broad-winged Buzzer
Myopsalta melanobasis Popple, 2017
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Male
Species number (TNS):
283.
Fore wing length:
15–18 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Widespread, though patchy,
throughout the brigalow belt in
inland Queensland. Adults occur
mainly during December.
Notable localities:
Morven, Brigalow, Maclagan,
Southwood National Park.
Habitat:
This species is usually found in
Brigalow (Acacia harpohylla)
dominated woodland and
scrubland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A continuous stutter of rapidly
emitted phrases. Adults sit high
on the main branches of
Brigalow.
Similar species:
Bassian Buzzer, Fence Buzzer,
Black Brigalow Buzzer, Black
Acacia Buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
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