Eastern Bent-wing (species complex)
Froggattoides typicus Distant, 1910
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Species number (TNS):
603, 604, 606.
Fore wing length:
25–30 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Northern South Australia and the
southern Northern Territory east
to the western edge of the Great
Dividing Range in subtropical
Queensland and warm
temperate New South Wales.
Adults occur sporadically
between September and April.
Habitat:
Eucalypt woodland, acacia
scrubland and sparse shrubland.
Species complex includes:
Eastern Bent-wing (TNS: 604):
From near Chillago in north
Queensland south-west to the
South Australian border region.
Southern Bent-wing (TNS:
603): Occurs in inland southern
Queensland south to central
New South Wales.
Central Bent-wing (TNS: 606):
Found in central Australia.
Calling song and behaviour:
Calling commences some hours
after dark. Behaviour indicates
an unusual call and response
pattern, with a loud raspberry-
like buzz, responded with a
series of soft clicks. The call can
at times be difficult to detect
amongst the background sounds
of crickets. Males are very active
during the night and will readily
fly to lights.
Similar species:
Western Bent-wing.
Habitat
Male
Eastern Bent-wing
Eastern Bent-wing
Currently known extent
dr-pop.net database record:
Southern Bent-wing
Central Bent-wing
Southern Bent-wing
Male
Recording provided by A. Ewart
Recording provided by A. Ewart