Ferny Acacia Cicada
Clinopsalta autumna Popple and Emery, 2017
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Male
Species number (TNS):
214.
Fore wing length:
21–25 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From Bauple near
Maryborough south to Berry in
New South Wales. Adults occur
from early September to
January.
Notable localities:
Toowoomba, Kholo,
Cunningham’s Gap,
Woodenbong, Prospect.
Habitat:
Middle storey of open forest, in
association with wattles
(particularly A. irrorata and A.
parramattensis) and also
regrowth acacia thickets.
Calling song and behaviour:
Commences with a vigorous
rattling introduction then
continues with rapid chirping
and more complex chirping
and clicking with bouts of wing-
snapping. A simplified version
of the call is produced at dusk.
Adults sit on the stems of
acacias.
Similar species:
Murray Acacia Cicada.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female
Habitat
