Sandstone Tree-buzzer
Nanopsalta sp. (cf. basalis)
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Male
Species number (TNS):
274.
Fore wing length:
13–15 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Inland Queensland, from the
White Mountains south to
Carnarvon National Park and
east to Mt Walsh, with an
isolated population near Laura.
Adults are present from
November to January.
Notable localities:
Carnarvon National Park.
Habitat:
Eucalypt forest and woodland,
usually on sandstone
escarpments.
Calling song and behaviour:
A short buzz followed by a
series of rapidly emitted chirps,
often repeated. Adults sit on the
upper branches of eucalypts
and acacias.
Similar species:
This species has some
convergent similarities with
species of the genus Myopsalta.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat
