Dawson Range Squeaker
Popplepsalta blackdownensis (Popple, 2013)
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Male
Female
Species number (TNS):
424.
Fore wing length:
15–19 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Found in the central highlands region
of Queensland, including Expedition
Range and Dawson Range. Adults
have been observed from October to
January.
Notable localities:
North of Rubyvale (Simon lab),
Blackdown Tableland.
Habitat:
This species occurs in eucalypt forest
growing on sandstone ranges and
plateaus.
Calling song and behaviour:
A slow maraca-like call comprising
alternating long and short chirps.
Males call from the upper branches
of eucalypts.
Similar species:
Maraca Squeaker.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
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