Rattling Grass-ticker
Mugadina sp. (cf. marshalli)
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Male
Species number (TNS):
347.
Fore wing length:
13–14 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Occurs throughout the arid zone
of central western Queensland.
Adults may be present at any
time in summer following rainfall.
Notable localities:
Longreach.
Habitat:
Populations occur in open
grassland, including in
association with Buffel Grass.
Calling song and behaviour:
A very fast ticking call, with
similar structure to Yellow Grass-
ticker. The call includes a
conspicuous rattling component.
Adults sit on grass stems.
Similar species:
Yellow Grass-ticker, Rapid
Grass-ticker.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Recording provided by A. Ewart
