Arid Grass-ticker
Mugadina sp. (cf. marshalli)
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Male
Species number (TNS):
316.
Fore wing length:
16–18 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Occurs throughout the arid zone
of inland Queensland and west to
Alice Springs in the Northern
Territory. Adults are present from
September to March.
Notable localities:
St George (Simon lab),
Longreach, Blackall.
Habitat:
Open grassland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A loud ticking call, with similar
structure to Yellow Grass-ticker,
but generally slower. Adults sit on
the stems of grasses and will
often take flight if approached.
Similar species:
Grass Faerie.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Recording provided by A. Ewart