Talwood Watch-winder
Heremusina sp. (cf. udeoecetes)
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Species number (TNS):
311.
Fore wing length:
15–17 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From Talwood in inland
southern Queensland and the
Moree district in northern New
South Wales. Adults occur from
November to January.
Notable localities:
Talwood (A. Ewart), Moree (M.
Coombs).
Habitat:
Grassy woodland and open
grassland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A creaky call, similar to a watch
being wound. Adults sit on
grass stems and will take flight
at the first sign of disturbance.
Colour variation:
Specimens often fade from
green to yellow after death.
Similar species:
Eastern Watch-winder.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Recording provided by A. Ewart
