Gidyea Cicada
Kobonga sp. 207
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Previously referred to as
Cicadetta sp. A.
Species number (TNS):
207.
Fore wing length:
21–25 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Inland southern Queensland,
from near Barcaldine south-west
to Eromanga and south-east to
near Jondaryan. Adults occur
from September to February.
Notable localities:
Adavale, Chinchilla.
Habitat:
Woodland and scrubland on flats
and floodplains, dominated by
acacias.
Calling song and behaviour:
A metallic “zit”, repeated at a
moderate pace and sometimes
punctuated by a quick series of
soft ticks. Adults sit on the upper
branches of wattles, including
Gidyea (Acacia cambagei),
Weeping Myall (A. pendula) and
Yarran (A. melvillei).
Similar species:
Clear-winged Brigalow Cicada.
Habitat
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Male
Female
