Zipping Ambertail
Yoyetta repetens Emery, Emery and Popple, 2015
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Male
Previously referred to as
Cicadetta tristrigata.
Species number (TNS):
482.
Fore wing length:
21–26 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Populations occur between
Western Sydney and Goulburn
in central New South Wales. An
isolated population has also
been found in the Mogo area in
southern New South Wales.
Adults occur from November to
January.
Notable localities:
Mogo (C. Schipp), Bass Hill,
Goulburn.
Habitat:
Eucalypt woodland, including
roadside remnants and
parkland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A strident "ZIP ZIP ZIP ZIP ZIP
ZIP...", similar to Silver Princess
but lower pitched and emitted at
a slower rate. Males call whilst
stationary. Adults occur on the
main trunks and upper branches
of eucalypts, including Grey Box
(Eucalyptus moluccana).
Similar species:
Western Sydney Ambertail,
Silver Princess.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat
Female
