Eremophila Cicada
Simona sp. 218
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Male
Previously referred to as
Notopsalta sp. E.
Species number (TNS):
218.
Fore wing length:
19–23 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Inland southern Queensland and
New South Wales from north of
Eidsvold west to Quilpie and
south to Mount Hope, with
isolated records from Eyre
Peninsula in South Australia and
near Salmon Gums in Western
Australia. Adults are present
from September to January.
Notable localities:
Lake Gilles (A. Stolarski), Lake
Broadwater, Coolmunda Dam.
Habitat:
Woodland and scrubland in
association with False
Sandalwood (Eremophila
mitchellii).
Calling song and behaviour:
A distinctive, metallic "zit-zit-zit-
zit-zit-zit-zit-zit-zerrrrrr" that is
often repeated. Singing occurs
during long periods of sunshine.
Similar species:
Sooty Shrub-buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female
Habitat