Black Sandplain Buzzer Myopsalta chrysopedia Popple, 2017
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Species number (TNS): 683. Fore wing length: 17–18 mm. Distribution and seasonality: Found in the south-west of western Australia from Laverton south to Salmon Gums, east to Balladonia and Cape Arid National Park. Occurrences are highly localised, with adults being present from September to January. Notable localities: Cave Rock, Mt Ragged. Habitat: Open shrubland and mallee on sand plains. Calling song and behaviour: Unknown. Similar species: Eastern Mallee Buzzer.
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