Canberra Red-eyed Squeaker
Popplepsalta sp. (cf. notialis)
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Male
Species number (TNS):
688.
Fore wing length:
15–18 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Found patchily throughout the
Australian Capital Territory and also in
Victoria, northwest of Melbourne and in
the Grampians National Park. Adults
occur from November and January.
Notable localities:
Yarralumla, Diggers Rest (Simon lab),
Halls Gap (Simon lab).
Habitat:
Populations occur in eucalypt
woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A ratchety call with distinctive buzzing,
rattling and lilting components. Adults
occur in the foliage of eucalypts and
shrubs.
Similar species:
Mimic Squeaker, Inland Sprinkler
Squeaker.
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