Tiny Grass-ticker
Mugadina sp. (cf. marshalli)
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Male
Species number (TNS):
313.
Fore wing length:
11–12 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Central Queensland, from
Theodore south to Taroom.
Adults have been collected from
December to February.
Notable localities:
Taroom.
Habitat:
Low scrubland and open grassy
woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A soft, high-pitched, grating
sound that can be difficult to
locate. Males sing during bright
sunshine. Adults sit on the stems
of small shrubs, including Desert
Lime (Citrus glauca), and
grasses.
Similar species:
Eastern Watch-winder.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female
