Yellow Tree-buzzer
Palapsalta eyrei (Distant, 1882)
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Male
Previously known as
Pauropsalta eyrei.
Species number (TNS):
445.
Fore wing length:
12–19 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Found in both Papua New
Guinea and Australia. In
Australia it is restricted to
Queensland, where it occurs
from Cape York inland to Mount
Isa and Gunpowder, south to
Carnarvon National Park and
south-east to near Gympie. A
possible record also exists from
Southwood National Park near
Moonie. Adults occur from
November to May.
Notable localities:
Mareeba.
Habitat:
Populations occur in tropical
woodlands, often in association
with Poplar Gum (Eucalyptus
platyphylla).
Calling song and behaviour:
A continuous soft buzzing call,
emitted throughout the day and
also at dusk. Adults occur high
on the trunks and limbs of
eucalypt trees growing in many
situations, especially near rivers.
Calling males tend to remain
fairly static.
Similar species:
Northern River Tree Buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female
Male