Inglewood Heath-buzzer
Drymopsalta hobsoni Ewart and Popple, 2013
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Species number (TNS):
323.
Fore wing length:
10–13 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Known only from a small forestry
area north of Inglewood in
south-eastern Queensland.
Adults occur from October to
December.
Notable localities:
Bringalily State Forest.
Habitat:
Heathland and open forest with
an understorey of heath, where
populations appear to be
associated with Kunzea
opposita.
Calling song and behaviour:
High-pitched, with a long buzz
followed by a series of soft
chirps. Only astute listeners with
good hearing will be capable of
detecting this species. Adults sit
on the stems of heath shrubs.
Similar species:
Top End Heath-buzzer, Wallum
Heath-buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat
Male
