Candy Tiger-squawker
Uradolichos longipennis (Ashton, 1914)
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Male
Previously known as
Urabunana longipennis.
Species number (TNS):
333.
Fore wing length:
14–17 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From near Billiluna in Western
Australia east to the Barkly
Tableland in the Northern
Territory. Adults may be present
for a short period between
September and January.
Notable localities:
Tennant Creek.
Habitat:
Low open woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A fairly short note followed
immediately by a brief chirp,
emitted irregularly every few
seconds. Males sing
sporadically throughout the day
during sunny conditions. Adults
sit on the branches and stems
of small eucalypts.
Similar species:
Dark Tiger-squawker.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat
Female
