Lesser Smoky Buzzer
Myopsalta sp. (cf. waterhousei)
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Male
Female
Originally described as
Melampsalta kewelensis.
Currently treated as a junior
synonym of Myopsalta
waterhousei (Distant, 1905).
Other name(s):
Black Grass Grinder.
Species number (TNS):
277.
Fore wing length:
14–19 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From Trangie and Bathurst
south to Captains Flat in New
South Wales, west across the
drier parts of Victoria to the
Coorong in south-east South
Australia. Adults are present
from late October to January.
Notable localities:
Kingston district (A. Stolarski),
Grenfell, Goolgowi, Hay,
Kewell.
Habitat:
Populations are local and occur
in open and wooded grasslands
in cool temperate areas.
Calling song and behaviour:
Distinctive, wavering buzz
phrases. Singing occurs in
periods of sunshine.
Similar species:
Smoky Buzzer, Robust Smoky
Buzzer (species complex).
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
