West Plains Eremophila Cicada
Simona sp. (cf. sancta)
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Male
Species number (TNS):
203.
Fore wing length:
18–24 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From inland New South Wales
between Enngonia and the
Mount Hope district north of
Hillston west to south-eastern
South Australia between Telowie
and near Copeville (A. Stolarski).
Adults are present during
October and November.
Notable localities:
Mount Hope.
Habitat:
Dry woodland and shrubland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A high-pitched, wavering phrase
followed by a series of short
chirps, then repeated. Adults sit
on stems of shrubs and small
trees. They will typically fly to
another location when
approached.
Similar species:
Western Eremophila Cicada,
Southern Eremophila Cicada.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
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