Sandplain Cicada
Parnquila sp. (cf. magna)
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Species number (TNS):
025.
Fore wing length:
21–24 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Inland Queensland from the
Charleville district east to near
Inglewood. Isolated records also
from north Eyre Peninsula (A.
Stolarski) and near Swan Reach
(M. Hura), and Tarawi in western
New South Wales (D. Egan).
Adults are present from
November to February.
Notable localities:
Beardmore Dam, Alton National
Park, Charleville.
Habitat:
Grassy woodland, open
shrubland and grassland on
sandplains. Populations are
somewhat localised.
Calling song and behaviour:
A simple buzzing call, emitted in
short bursts, or a more random
stuttering call. Adults sit on grass
and on small trees and shrubs.
Similar species:
None; a distinctive species.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Male
Female
