Shoalwater Cherrynose
Macrotristria stevewilsoni Popple, 2016
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Male
Species number (TNS):
076.
Fore wing length:
46–52 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Known only from the
Shoalwater Bay Military
Training Area south to near
Yeppoon in central
Queensland. Adults have been
observed from December to
February.
Notable localities:
Farnborough.
Habitat:
Coastal scrub and bushland.
Found in association with
Acacia aulacocarpa and
Melaleuca dealbata.
Calling song and behaviour:
A loud series of pulsing
phrases, which build up into a
strong whine. Singing occurs
at intervals during the day.
Adults sit on the main trunks
and upper branches of trees.
Similar species:
Darwin Whiner.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female
Male