Pale-bellied Buzzer
Myopsalta albiventris Popple, 2017
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Male
Previously referred to as
Cicadetta mackinlayi.
Species number (TNS):
285.
Fore wing length:
16–17 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
In Queensland, from Clermont
south to Mt Moffatt, east to
Biggenden, and further south to
Mount Lindesay and Kyogle in
the Queensland/ New South
Wales border region, with an
isolated population near
Singleton in central New South
Wales. Adults may be present
from September to at least
February and may emerge after
rainfall.
Notable localities:
Carnarvon Gorge, Bluff Range,
Mt Walsh, Maroon.
Habitat:
This species inhabits grass in
areas with scattered trees and in
grassy woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A high-pitched series of rapidly
emitted chirps punctuated by an
occasional stutter. Adults
typically sit on gras stems.
Similar species:
Fence Buzzer, Brown Buzzer,
Fishing Reel Buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
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