Kathy’s Squawker
Pauropsalta katherina Owen and Moulds, 2016
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Male
Other name(s):
Spinifex Squawker.
Species number (TNS):
692.
Fore wing length:
16–20 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Arid areas from the central inland of
Western Australia east through the
central part of the Northern Territory to
the eastern edge of the Simpson Desert
in western Queensland. Adults can be
found during January and February after
rainfall.
Notable localities:
Mount Robinson, Tilmouth (both Simon
lab).
Habitat:
Spinifex grassland.
Calling song and behaviour:
Drawn-out, loud and low pitched
"zeeeeeep" phrases, emitted irregularly.
Males call from spinifex grass stems.
Similar species:
Flinders Squawker, Pilbara Squawker.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female
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