Golden Brown Bullet
Tryella ochra Moulds, 2003
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Species number (TNS):
528.
Fore wing length:
21–26 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Tropical northern Queensland
from Mount Molloy north to
Coen and the Gulf of
Carpentaria from near
Georgetown in Queensland
west to near Caper Crawford in
the Northern Territory. Adults
occur from December to
February.
Notable localities:
Palmer River, Burketown,
Borroloola.
Habitat:
Riverine eucalypt woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A hissing call produced at
intervals during the day and at
dusk. Adults sit on the upper
branches and stems of trees,
especially eucalypts.
Similar species:
Small Rusty Bullet, Brown
Bullet, Whispering Bullet.
Female
Male – Cape York form
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Recording provided by A. Ewart
Male – Gulf of Carpentaria form
Male