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 southern South
Australia between Telowie and
near Copeville and west to near
Iron Knob (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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