Rapid Grass-ticker
Mugadina sp. (cf. marshalli)
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Male
Species number (TNS):
310.
Fore wing length:
13–14 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Found throughout central
western Queensland. It possibly
also occurs around Alice Springs
in the Northern Territory. Adults
are present from November to
February.
Notable localities:
Longreach.
Habitat:
Open grassland, including areas
dominated by native Mitchell
Grass and exotic Buffel Grass.
Calling song and behaviour:
A fast ticking call with some
modulation in speed, audibly
similar to Yellow Grass-ticker.
Adults sit on grass stems.
Similar species:
Yellow Grass-ticker, Rattling
Grass-ticker.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female
